1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. milk
1 packet yeast
1/2 c. warm water
1/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. citron or candied fruit
1 beaten egg
3 - 3 1/2 c. flour

Heat butter in milk until melted. Cool to lukewarm. Soften 1 package of dry yeast in 1/2 cup warm water and sugar. Add to butter and milk mixture then add honey, salt, ground cardamom, raisins, chopped citron or candied fruit and beaten egg. Mix in 3 1/2 cups flour, let rise 1 hour. Punch down. Shape into loaf ring or loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.