Author Notes
I was given this recipe from my mother in law years ago. It has been a family favorite —Marheg
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons
Cardamom
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1 packet
yeast
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2 cups
milk
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2
eggs
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3/4 cup
sugar
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1/2 cup
soft butter
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2 teaspoons
salt
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6 1/2-7 cups
flour
Directions
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Heat milk to lukewarm dissolve yeast
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In large bowl beat eggs and sugar until foamy. Add milk, cardamom 2 C. flour beat on medium speed X2 minutes until smooth and elastic. Stir in butter, salt and enough flour until can kneed. Kneed until smooth and shiny.
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Put in greased bowl and let rise. Divide, braid in 3 loaves let rise again. Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with sugar and almonds bake in 375 degree oven for 20-30 minutes.
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