Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2013

Since I don't have a bread machine, I warmed the milk before adding the yeast to it. I then used my KitchenAid mixer to complete the process of mixing and kneading. After about 10 minutes I had a beautiful smooth ball of dough. The dough was very easy to work with; it makes a gorgeous loaf of bread that slices and toasts easily. I used the suggestion of another reviewer and put the loaf in a previously warmed oven to rise. Heat oven for one minute at 400 degrees, then turn off. Immediately place loaf in oven until double in size. So happy to be adding this recipe to my collection!

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ANGELFROMHEAVEN

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Maplewood, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2012

Love, love, love! I misplaced my original recipe that I cut out of the Chicago Tribune about 15 yrs ago. Thank goodness I found this version - I loved being able to put everything in the bread machine and only having to do the braiding and second rising. I also didn't have ground cardamon on hand but had 6 - 8 cardamon pods which I ground fresh. It yielded about 1 tsp vs the 3 tsp the recipe called for but it was very potent thanks to the fresh grinding; the cardamon flavor came through loud and clear. The old recipe also made 3 loaves so it's nice to be able to just make one at a time with this one.

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NOELLER67

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2012

Loved it just the way is reads. My mom who is part Swedish and grow up eat her moms bread said "It is just like mom made".. Big hit at Easter dinner..

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Mike G

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Branford, Connecticut, USA

Living In: Portland, Connecticut, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2012

I followed the recipe, including the 3 tsp of cardamom, and I am loving the result. I have no idea whether this is authentic, but it is delicious, and this is good enough for me. I used brown sugar and milk on top.

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A cook from TX

Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2011

If you like cardamom, try to find cardamom seeds and grind your own. So much more flavor than the pre ground. Try Asian food stores if your grocer doesn't have them. Thanks for the recipe for the bread machine.

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Barbara

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2011

fantastic recipe. followed all directions, however i left the loaf to rise for about an hour after the dough cycle had finished. i only used 1 tsp of cardamon and added 2 tsp of cinnamon and 1 tsp of nutmeg.

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IronSauce

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2011

Easy and delicious--added a bit more cardamom and cinnamon.

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NGREENE359

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2010

My Norwegian grandma used to make julekage for the holidays. She would sneak in an extra loaf that didn't have the dried fruit, so it was "cardamom bread". It makes the best toast for breakfast! No jam, just hot buttered toast to go with the eggs.

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TRISH

Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2010

I followed the recipe as written but baked it in my machine using the sweet bread cycle. My husband and I had the most delicious toast (I put a little honey on it) this morning. Tomorrow we will try french toast. Thanks for a great recipe.

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Eileen

Reviewed: May 22, 2010

Delicious!! Tastes just like the recipe from my husband's Gma, without all the work. :) Even though this only makes one loaf, this is the recipe I'm using from now on. Thanks.

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