Finnish Nisu

• 2 c. milk, scalded
• 2 pkg. dry active yeast
• 1/2 c. warm water
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 4 eggs (at room temperature)
• 1/2 c. margarine
• 7 to 8 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. ground cardamon

1. Scald milk; add margarine, 3/4 cup sugar and salt.
2. Cool to lukewarm.
3. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar to warm water.
4. Allow to set for 5 minutes or until foamy.
5. Beat eggs; add eggs and lukewarm milk mixture to yeast.
6. Blend well. Add 2 cups flour and ground cardamon; beat well.
7. Gradually add remaining flour until dough is easy to handle.
8. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and satiny.
9. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top.
10. Cover; let rise free from draft until doubled, about 1 hour.

milk, active yeast, warm water, sugar, sugar, salt, eggs, margarine, flour, ground cardamon

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=852474 (may not work)