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Jule Kaga

SUBMITTED BY: Janice

"This is a Swedish Christmas Bread with candied fruits and a yummy cardamom flavor."

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PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	40 Min
READY IN	6 Hrs
Original recipe yield 4 loaves

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Dissolve yeast in water.
Scald milk, and add melted butter or margarine, salt, sugar. When lukewarm add to yeast and water. Stir in 4 cups flour. Cover, and place in a warm place. Let rise for about 2 hours, or till doubled in bulk.
Punch down. Stir in cardamom, cherries, raisins and citron. Work in remaining flour until soft dough forms. Let rise in warm place for 2 to 3 hours, or until doubled.
Knead slightly, and form into 4 round loaves. Place on greased cookie sheets. Let rise for 1 to 2 hours, or till doubled. Brush loaves with beaten egg white.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Reviewed on dec. 18, 2003 by JOSQUIN

Very nice to find this here!! Indeed a gorgeous bread, or as we would more consider it in... MORE

Reviewed on nov. 30, 2007 by Mombear

My Norwegian grandmother made this for years, and now my 90-year-old mother continues to make... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 15, 2007 by RevImmigrant

This is just like my Norwegian mother used to make, but in Norwegian it's called Julekage. It... MORE

Reviewed on feb. 13, 2006 by CATIETOD

A very good bread and easy to make. I added a teaspoon of lemon extract to it because I like... MORE

Reviewed on feb. 5, 2004 by SCYBULSKI

Thanks for submitting this recipe Janice. It went together well and turned out/tasted great! ... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 10, 2003 by cazmos

This is a wonderful Norwegian bread! MORE