JULEKAGE (CHRISTMAS BREAD) 
2 cakes yeast
3 c. milk, scalded
1/2 c. lukewarm water
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
Flour, about 9 c.
1 c. currants
2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. white raisins
1 c. mixed candied fruit
1/2 tsp. cardamom seed

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add sugar, milk, butter, salt and half the flour. Beat for 10 minutes with mixer. Add eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition. Add fruit and rest of flour and knead. cover and let raise until double in bulk. Punch down and let raise until light. Form into loaves. When raised, brush top with slightly beaten egg whites. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees to 375 degrees. After removing from oven, brush with melted butter, sugar and cinnamon. Makes 3 loaves.

 

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