Christmas Cardamom Bread

A simple but delicious Christmas bread that tastes wonderful plain, or toasted with a sweet jam.

210 minutes Prep: 180 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

2211 calories per serving view nutrition facts

3 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2	cup	milk
5	large	eggs
3/4	cups	butter
3/4	teaspoons	salt
1	cup	sugar
1	teaspoon	cardamom seeds
1	pkg	yeast, active dry
9	cups	flour, all-purpose

Directions

Scald milk, add sugar, butter, salt, and cardamon. Let cool.

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water, add eggs and 2 cups flour. Mix well. Let rest for 10 or 15 minutes. Add flour (7 cups +/-) until a stiff dough is formed. Knead, then cover with towel. Let rise to double in size, about 2 hours.

Punch dough down and divide into 9 equal parts.

Roll each of the 9 pieces of dough into strips about 18

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 706g

Amount per Serving

Calories 2211 25% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 60.0g	93%
Saturated Fat 34.0g	169%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 484mg	161%
Sodium 1091mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 360.0g	120%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	41%
Sugars 74.0g
Protein 54.0g	108%

Vitamin A	41%		Vitamin C	1%
Calcium	26%		Iron	106%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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