Norwegian Christmas Bread

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 3-3/4 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup diced citron or mixed candied fruit

1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, egg, butter, salt, cardamom and 2 cups flour; mix well. Stir in raisins, citron and 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 greased top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down; divide in half. Shape each portion into a flattened ball. Place in two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Bake at 350u0b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

active dry yeast, warm water, sugar, egg, butter, salt, ground cardamom, allpurpose, raisins, citron

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/norwegian-christmas-bread/ (may not work)