1 ½ tsp. salt -
½ c. evaporated milk½ c. sugar - 1/4 c. butter½ c. warm water - 2 T.
yeast 2 eggs, beaten - 5 c. sifted flour 1 ½ tsp. cardamom - ½ c. raisins (if
desired)
Scald milk. Stir in sugar, salt and butter. Cool
to LUKEWARM.In separate cup dissolve yeast in warm water. Add to mixture.
Add beaten eggs, 3 cups flour and cardamom (Raisins if desired). Beat until
smooth. Stir in additional 2 cups flour. Knead until smooth and elastic. Place
in greased bowl - brush with butter, cover and let rise until double in bulk
(about 1 hour). Punch down, turn out onto floured surface and divide into 6
parts. Roll each part into 10 inch strands. Braid 3 strands loosely. Make 2
braids. Place on greased baking sheet. Let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
Before baking brush with egg white, water and 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake at 350
degrees for 35-40 minutes.
