CARDAMOM BREAD - Plain

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CARDAMOM BREAD

 

I cannot remember where I found this recipe. ITs not a sweet bread and I dont

use the raisins in this because Travis will not eat Raisins.. I make it plain

with out the fruits.. Im gonna make some more in the morning.. I think that my

diabetic neighbor can eat someof this since its notthe sweet bread

 

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Breads

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 1/2 c All-purpose flour

2 pk Active dry yeast

3/4 ts Ground cardamom

1 1/4 c Milk

1/2 c Sugar

1/2 c Butter

1 t Salt

1 Egg

1 c Candied fruits -- optional

1 c Light raisins

2 1/2 c All-purpose flour

 

In a large mixer bowl combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, yeast, and

cardamom. In a saucepan heat milk, sugar, butter, and salt just till warm

(115F) and the butter is almost melted; stir constantly. Add heated milk mixture

to flour mixture; add 1 egg. Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 1/2

minute. Beat 3 minutes at high speed, scraping sides of bowl constantly. Stir

in 1 chopped mixed candied fruits and peels (optional), raisins, and as much of

the 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour as you can mix in with a spoon. Turn out onto a

lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining all-purpose flour to

make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).

Shape dough into a ball. Place in a lightly greased bowl; turn once to grease

surface. Cover, let rise in a warm place till double (about 1 1/2 hours). Punch

dough down; divide dough in half.

 

Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Shape into 2 round loaves; place on greased baking

sheets. Flatten each slightly to a 6-inch diameter. Cover; let rise till nearly

double (45 to 60 minutes). Stir together 1 slightly beaten egg yolk and 2

tablespoons water, brush over loaves.

Bake in a 350F oven for 35 minutes or till done. (remember ovens are

different) Cool on a wire rack. Makes 2 round loaves. (my pans were square.)

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