Swedish Cardamom Braids

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1-1/4 cups warm 2% milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, egg yolks, cardamom, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. 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.
3. Punch dough down; divide in half. Divide each half into three portions. On a lightly floured surface, shape each portion into a 16-in.-long rope. Place three ropes on a greased
4. and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
5. Bake at 375u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush warm loaves with butter. Combine the pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over loaves.

active dry yeast, warm water, milk, butter, sugar, egg yolks, ground cardamom, salt, flour, butter, pecans, sugar, ground cinnamon

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