2 c. milk, scalded
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cardamom seed
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 env. dry yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
2 beaten eggs
4 c. flour
1 c. white raisins
1 c. shredded citron
1 c. maraschino cherries
4 c flour (again)

Combine milk, shortening, sugar, salt and spice. Cool to lukewarm. Add yeast softened in water. Add eggs - mix well. Add 4 cups flour, beat well. Dredge fruit in 3 3/4 cups flour and add.