Swedish Kardemummakrans

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Ready In:
3hrs 40mins
Ingredients:
13
Serves:
8-10
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm water and let stand for about 5 minutes to soften.
  • Stir in milk, butter, egg, salt, sugar, and cardamom until blended.
  • With spoon, stir in 7 cups of the flour or enough to form a stiff dough Knead about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking.
  • Place dough in greased bowl, grease top, cover and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled (1-1/2 to 2 hours).
  • Punch dough down and knead briefly on floured board to release air.
  • Divide into 6 equal portions; pull each into a rope about 24 inches long Place 3 ropes on a greased baking sheet, pinch tops together, and braid loosely.
  • Form braid into a ring, pinching ends together.
  • Repeat to make a second braided wreath.
  • Cover and let rise until almost doubled (about 40 minutes).
  • Bake in a 350 oven until loaves are medium brown (35 to 40 minutes) Transfer loaves to a rack and let cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm.
  • Or, if made ahead, let cool completely, then wrap airtight and freeze; thaw unwrapped.
  • To reheat, wrap in foil and heat in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
  • To serve, spoon half the Lemon Icing around top of each wreath, letting it drizzle down sides.
  • Decorate with cherries, if desired.

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