CHRISTMAS BREAD 
2 c. scalded milk
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cardamom (powder)
2 cakes yeast
1/4 c. warm water
2 beaten eggs
4 c. flour
1/2 pkg. fruit

Scald milk with sugar, shortening and salt. Cool. Add yeast and cardamom. Add eggs and flour (2 cups at a time). Mix well. Add fruit and flour to knead. Raise to double bulk. Knead down. Form into two round loaves. Raise double bulk. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

 

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