Swedish Coffee Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
1 c. scalded milk
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
4 c. flour
1 tsp. crushed cardamon
4 egg yolks, beaten

Preparation

Add butter, sugar and salt to scalded milk.
Let cool to lukewarm.
Measure warm water into large mixer bowl.
Sprinkle in dry yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar.
Stir until dissolved, add cardamon, lukewarm milk mixture, eggs and 3 cups flour.
Beat until smooth.
Stir in additional flour to make a smooth dough. Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise for 2 hours.
Turn onto floured board and shape into rolls or braids.
Place on slightly greased cookie sheet and let rise until double.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 minutes.