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Crusty Braided Cardamon Bread Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mystic_river1 / All my dishes 1 year, 1 month ago My 'flavorite' spice, combined with orange in round or long braided bread. Terrific for holidays. From the Feast pages of the Nashua Telegraph. Not hard to make and a wonderful aroma when baking.. Prep:30m Cook:30m Servings:20	Mystic_rive
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Ingredients

2 packages dry yeast

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

5-51/2 cups flour

1 cup milk

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 tablespoon orange zest

1/3 cup orange juice

1 egg yolk

1 tablespoon milk

Directions

Rise time not included

In a large bowl, mix the yeast, cardamom and 2 cups flour.

In a saucepan, heat the milk, butter, sugar and salt to 120 degrees to 130 degrees.

Add the dry ingredients.

Add the eggs, zest and orange juice.

Beat on low speed with a hand mixer for 30 seconds.

Beat on high for 3 minutes.

By hand, stir in 2 more cups flour, turn out on a floured board and knead until smooth, adding more flour as needed.

Place in a greased bowl, cover and allow to rise until doubled in size.

Punch it down, and divide in half. Divide each half into thirds. Shape into 6 balls, cover and let rise for 10 minutes. Roll each ball into a 16-inch rope, braid loosely and place on a greased cookie sheet. Cover, and let rise until doubled.

Brush with the yolk and milk mixture.

Makes 2 loaves

long or round

Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

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robertg 1 year, 1 month ago said:
This sounds simple enough that I think I can make a few loafs. Thanks for sharing,dear friend.....Bob

juels 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Yummy, yummy, yummy! Cardamon is my favourite spice too. Love adding it to the tea. Another keeper.

chefmeow 1 year, 1 month ago said:
This sounds fantastic. Great post and a high 5.

brianna 1 year, 1 month ago said:
This is definately a bread I want to try cause it looks soooo good. Got my 5 forks

trigger 1 year, 1 month ago said:
You made my favorite bread of all time.
No more has to be said about a perfect loaf of bread. This Crusty Braided Cardamon Bread is top of the line. Just inhale the beautiful aroma Mmmmmmm.
Five forks

trigger 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Only one suggestion make enough to give away because everyone will want a loaf of this.

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