3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 pkgs. dry yeast
2 c. scalded milk
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. cardamom
6 1/2 c. flour

Combine sugar, eggs, yeast to scalded milk, butter and cardamom mixture. Add flour 2 cups at a time and mix well until all is added. Cover and raise until doubled in size.

Punch down and divide mixture in half, then each half into thirds and make 2 braids onto 2 cookie sheets. (Cover with dish towel.) Raise 1 hour and bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Frost with confectioners sugar frosting when cool.

FROSTING:

3 c. confectioners sugar
4 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. milk