4 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
1 1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 tbsp. salt
1/2 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 tbsp. cardamom
Egg and water wash
1 egg and 1/2 c. water

Warm milk, sugar, and butter until butter melts. Add to flour, eggs, and spices. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add to above mixture and mix well. A little more flour may be needed if dough is too tacky. Cover and let raise in a warm place. After about 1 1/2 hours, punch dough down. Let raise another 1/2 hour. Cut dough into small pieces. Roll pieces lengthwise. Tie into knots. Place on greased cookie sheet. Wash with egg and water mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Let raise for about 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for about 12 minutes until golden brown.