Ingredients

  • 5 - 6 c. all purpose flour
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 1 c. milk
  • 2/3 c. butter or margarine
  • 2 eggs
  • 1- 15 oz. pkg. light seedless raisins
  • 1- 6 oz. candied fruit
  • 1 egg white, slightly beaten

Method

  • In large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, cardamom, salt and yeast.
  • In medium saucepan over low heat, heat milk, butter/margarine, and 1/2 cup water until very warm (120 - 130 degrees), butter/margarine does not need to totally melt.
  • With mixer at low speed, gradually pour liquid into dry ingredients. Increase speed to medium; beat two minutes, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula.
  • Beat in eggs and 3/4 c. flour or enough to make a thick batter.
  • Continue beating 2 minutes, occasionally scraping bowl.
  • With spoon, stir in enough additional flour, about 1 1/2 - 2 cups, to make a soft dough.