1 1/3 c. lukewarm milk
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. melted butter
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cardamom
1 c. raisins or currants
2 tbsp. sugar mixed with 2 tbsp. cinnamon
1 egg white, lightly beaten

Dissolve dry yeast in 1/3 cup of the lukewarm milk and set aside. Combine remaining milk, sugar, egg, salt and butter. Sift cardamom with flour and add a little to the milk mixture, beating until smooth. Add yeast mixture and remaining flour mixture and beat until dough is firm and smooth.

Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk. Roll dough out, keeping it about 9 inches wide, and sprinkle with raisins and cinnamon mixture. Roll like a jelly roll, tucking ends under. Place in a greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise 35 minutes. Brush bread with egg white. Slash top and bake in a 375 degree oven for 40 minutes or until golden.