1 cup milk, scalded
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 cup flour (plus enough to make a soft dough)
1/8 tsp. cardamon
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup butter
2 or 3 eggs
grated lemon rind
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup candied fruit

Scald milk and set aside to cool until lukewarm. Add salt, 1/4 cup sugar, yeast, 1 cup flour, cardamon. Beat until smooth.

Cover bowl and let rise in a warm, draft free place until doubled in size.

Cream together 1/3 cup sugar and 1 cup butter. Add 2 or 3 eggs, lemon rind, raisins, and candied fruit.

Stir in just enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead until smooth. Divide into 2 portions and form 2 loaves.

Place formed dough into 2 greased and floured loaf pans and allow to rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size. Brush top of loaves with the yolk of an egg mixed with 1 or 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Bake in a preheated 375°F for 40-45 minutes.

Submitted by: CM