JULEKAKE - CHRISTMAS BREAD

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This recipe was marked with a big, red X so I am assuming this was the recipe that my grandmother used every Christmas. It came from a book called Norwegian Recipes, copyright 1947! I have not personally made this, but I ate plenty of it when I was a kid. Will start the tradition this year! It calls for letting dough sit out overnight in a warm place. I might mix early in the morning and then finish it by bedtime.

Provided by KCShell

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 10h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 lb butter
7 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 packages dried yeast (I use Fleishmann's)
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped citron

Steps:

  • Heat milk with sugar and butter.
  • Let milk mixture cool.
  • Mix together flour and cardamom and dried yeast.
  • Add flour mixture to milk mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover dough with a clean cloth, let stand in a warm place overnight.
  • In the morning, work raisins and chopped citron into the dough.
  • Form into loaves.
  • Let rise until doubled in bulk.
  • Bake at 350*.
  • 45 minutes or until done.

Mrs shiggy
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Allen Gooriah
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This bread is amazing!


M‚Äåd Jahid
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This is my new favorite julekake recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Kylie O'Daniel
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The bread was good, but it didn't rise as much as I thought it would. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Yam Prasad Chapagai
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This bread was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Angel Dim (a)
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a winner. It's the perfect holiday treat.


BD King
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This bread is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


URSULA SMALLS
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and friends.


Sharon Austin
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This is the best julekake recipe I've ever tried! The bread is so moist and flavorful, and the cardamom and orange zest give it a wonderful aroma.


Rose Jerryrose
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The bread was good, but it didn't have as much flavor as I was hoping for. I might try adding some spices next time.


Khumar Halak
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This bread was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some extra butter or milk next time.


Rojina Thakuri
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I've been making this bread for years and it's always a favorite. The candied fruit and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Md Fardos
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This is my go-to recipe for julekake. It's easy to follow and always turns out delicious.


Shannon Vetrano
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I made this bread for the first time this year and it turned out beautifully. The cardamom and orange zest gave it a wonderful flavor.


Mohammad Erfan Hossain
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This julekake recipe was a hit at our Christmas gathering! The bread was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again next year.