3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
2 pkgs. dry yeast
4 lg. crushed cardamom seeds (bought in co-op)
1 egg
4 c. unsifted flour

1. Scald milk.

2. Add to scalded milk to cool to lukewarm sugar, salt, butter, cardamom seeds.

3. Dissolve 3 packages yeast in 1/2 cup warm water and add to milk mixture.

4. Add to above and beat until smooth with electric mixer, 1 egg and 2 cups unsifted flour.

5. Stir in by hand 2 cups of flour. Cover tightly and refrigerate 2 hours (or up to 3 days).

6. Divide dough in half. Make 2 braided loaves; on floured board. Place on greased cookie sheet, covered, let rise until doubled in bulk.

7. Sprinkle with sugar.

8. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.