Finnish Cardamom Braids

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 2 cups warm milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 eggs
• 7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour

1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, butter, salt, cardamom, eggs and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
2. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each half into thirds. Shape each piece into a 13-in. rope. Place three ropes on a greased
3. . Braid ropes; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
4. Bake at 350u0b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

active dry yeast, warm water, warm milk, sugar, butter, salt, ground cardamom, eggs, flour

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/finnish-cardamom-braids/ (may not work)