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Cardamom Christmas Bread




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List of Ingredients




2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cardamom
1 pkg. dry yeast
2/3 c. warm milk
2 tbsp. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. butter, melted

FROSTING
1 c. sifted confec. sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. blanched almonds

Mix flour, salt and cardamom; set aside
Sprinkle yeast over milk in large sauce pan; stir until dissolved.
Stir in sugar, egg, and flour mix; mix well. Add 2 tbsp butter, mix thoroughly.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth
Turn into lightly greased bowl. Cover with damp towel; let rise in warm place about 1 hour.
Punch down dough; cut into 3 equal parts. Roll each part into a 24 inch long rope.
On lightly greased cookie sheet, braid the ropes. Join ends to form a circle. Brush with rest of butter. Cover with damp towel; let rise until double about another 45 minutes.
Preheat oven 425(F)
Bake braid 12 minutes or until nicely browned. Cool on wire rack
Make Frosting: Combine confectioner's sugar, milk, and vanilla in small bowl, stirring until smooth. Drizzle frosting over braid; let dry 10 minutes then decorate with almonds.



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