2 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm (110 degrees) water
2 c. scalded milk
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. crushed cardamon seed
2 beaten eggs
4 c. sifted flour
1 c. white raisins
1 c. shredded citron
1 c. chopped maraschino cherries
4 c. sifted flour

Soften yeast in warm water. Combine milk, shortening, sugar, salt and spice; cool to lukewarm; add softened yeast. Add eggs; mix well. Add 4 cups flour. Let raise until double in bulk. Punch down and knead lightly. Form in 2 round loaves in greased 9 x 1 1/2 inch pans. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) for 45 minutes. While warm, brush with butter.