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Ingredients
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2 cups milk
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½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
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1 cup white sugar
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4 large eggs, beaten
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cardamom
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9 cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup butter, melted
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon water
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2 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
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Warm milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until lukewarm.
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Stir together warm water and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
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Stir lukewarm milk, sugar, 4 beaten eggs, salt, and cardamom into yeast mixture. Beat in 2 cups flour until combined. Add 3 cups flour and beat until dough is smooth and elastic. Add melted butter; beat until glossy. Mix in remaining flour until dough is stiff.
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Transfer dough to a floured surface, cover with an inverted mixing bowl, and let rest for 15 minutes.
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Knead dough until smooth and satiny, then place in a lightly greased mixing bowl and turn dough to coat. Cover with a dish towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down dough; let rise again until almost doubled, about 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
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Turn dough out again onto a floured surface and divide into 3 equal pieces. Divide each piece into thirds. Roll each piece into a 12- to 16-inch strip. Braid 3 strips into a loaf to get 3 large, braided loaves. Lift loaves onto the prepared baking sheets. Cover with a dish towel and let rise for 20 minutes.
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Beat together 1 egg and water in a small bowl. Brush over loaves and sprinkle with sugar.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Check occasionally because the bottoms of loaves can burn quickly.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
178 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
31g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 36 | |
Calories 178 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
Sodium 99mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 5g | 9% |
Calcium 25mg | 2% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 69mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.