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Cardamom Braid Bread

Name: Cardamom Braid Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 loaves (20 pieces each).
Ingredients: 6 cups all-purpose flour; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk, divided; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup honey; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 tablespoons sugar

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Makes

2 loaves (20 pieces each)

I came across this recipe in 1983 and have been making it for the holidays ever since. One year I gave away 20 loaves! —Rita Bergman, Olympia, Washington

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Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk, divided
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup honey
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, cardamom and salt. In a small saucepan, heat 1-1/2 cups milk, butter and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (dough will be sticky).
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds. Shape each into a 14-in. rope. Place 3 ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Brush with remaining milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 114 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Cardamom Braid Bread

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