1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 yeast cake in 1/4 c. cold water
3 1/2 c. unsifted flour
10 cardamom seeds, crushed fine

Bring milk to boil. Pour over shortening, sugar and salt. Let cool. Add beaten eggs, seeds, dissolved yeast. Add flour. Mix well. Put in refrigerator overnight. In morning make into braided coffee rings. Let raise about 2 hours. Bake at 375 degrees about 25 minutes or until done. Frost if desired. Makes 2 rings.