Julekake is a Norwegian Christmas bread with candied fruits and a yummy cardamom flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 8 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 cup golden raisins
- ½ cup candied cherries, sliced
- ½ cup chopped candied citron
- 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
- 1 large egg white, beaten
Directions
Step 1
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Step 2
Pour cold milk into a wide, shallow, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until small bubbles appear around the outside of the saucepan.
Step 3
Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in sugar, melted butter, and salt; let sit until lukewarm, 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 4
Add yeast mixture, then stir in 4 cups flour. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
Step 5
Punch down dough. Stir in raisins, cherries, citron, and cardamom. Work in remaining 4 1/2 cups flour until a soft dough forms. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 2 to 3 hours.
Step 6
Knead dough slightly on a lightly floured surface. Divide into fourths and form into round loaves. Place loaves onto greased cookie sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.
Step 7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush loaves with egg white.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 48 | |
Calories 159 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat4g | 6% |
Saturated Fat3g | 13% |
Cholesterol11mg | 4% |
Sodium139mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars7g | |
Protein3g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium21mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium75mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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