Jule Kaga

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups scalded milk
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 cup candied cherries, sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped candied citron
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1 egg white, beaten

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs


• dissolve yeast in water.
• scald milk, and add melted butter or margarine, salt, sugar. when lukewarm add to yeast and water. stir in 4 cups flour. cover, and place in a warm place. let rise for about 2 hours, or till doubled in bulk.
• punch down. stir in cardamom, cherries, raisins and citron. work in remaining flour until soft dough forms. let rise in warm place for 2 to 3 hours, or until doubled.
• knead slightly, and form into 4 round loaves. place on greased cookie sheets. let rise for 1 to 2 hours, or till doubled. brush loaves with beaten egg white.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.