Norwegian Julekage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
1 1/2 c. scalded milk
1/4 c. butter
6 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
6 c. flour
1 egg, beaten
1 c. mixed candied fruit

Preparation

Dissolve the yeast in the water.
Scald the milk.
Add the butter.
Cool to lukewarm.
Add softened yeast, sugar and salt. Mix well.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups sifted flour, egg and fruit.
Add 4 1/2 cups flour gradually to make soft dough.
Knead well.
Place in greased bowl.
Cover and let rise until double in bulk.
Punch down and let rise again.
Shape into 2 loaves.
Put in greased pans and let rise.
Bake 35 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven.
When cooled, frost tops.