2 c. milk, scalded
1/2 c. butter
2/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 pkgs. dry granular yeast
1/4 c. warm, not hot, water
2 eggs, beaten
4 c. flour, not sifted
1 tsp. ground cardamon seed
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. white raisins
1 jar (about 1 pt.) mixed candied fruits
3 add'l c. flour, not sifted

Combine scalded milk, butter, sugar and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Add yeast which has been softened in the warm water and eggs. Mix well. Add the 4 cups of flour and the spices and beat well. Mix the fruits with the remaining 3 cups of flour and add. Place dough on floured board and knead until springy, then let rise in warm place until double in bulk. Punch down and knead lightly. Shape into 3 loaves, place in pans and let rise until double. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until browned. Brush crusts with melted butter while warm, or glaze with powdered sugar frosting.