Cardamom Braids

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1-1/2 cups warm whole milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0), divided
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 3 large eggs yolks, room temperature, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons whole milk

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm milk. Add 3/4 cup sugar, egg yolks, butter, cardamom, salt, 3 cups of flour and remaining warm milk; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours.
3. Punch dough down; divide into 6 pieces. Shape each piece into a 16-in. rope. Place 3 ropes on a greased
4. ; braid. Pinch ends firmly and tuck under. Repeat with remaining 3 ropes on another
5. . Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
6. Brush braids with milk and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350u0b0 until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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

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