SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS FRUIT BREAD (JULEKAGE) RECIPE

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Make and share this Scandinavian Christmas Fruit Bread (Julekage) Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tornadoes three

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
3/4 cup lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 egg
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup cut-up citron or 1/3 cup mixed candied fruit
3 1/4-3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in large mixer bowl. Add milk, sugar, salt, cardamom, egg, shortening, raisins, citron and 2 cups of the flour.
  • Beat on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds.
  • Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 2 minutes.
  • Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
  • Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up. Cover; let rise in warm place until double, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
  • Punch dough down; shape into round loaf. Place in greased 9-inch round layer pan. Brush top lightly with butter; let rise until double, about 45 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake until loaf is golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Brush with butter. Spread with Glaze. Cool on wire rack.
  • Glaze:.
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar.
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons water.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar and water until smooth and of desired consistency.

Ahmed Frehat
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I would give this recipe a 3 out of 5 stars. It's a good starting point, but it needs some tweaking.


Alex Dermenji
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Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe. I won't be making it again.


Sarah Motimele
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The flavor of the bread was good, but the texture was a bit too crumbly for my taste.


GOLLIE MCRAE
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but the bread turned out really dense and heavy.


panda lover
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The bread didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. I think I overcooked it.


luv_ fairy
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. The instructions could have been clearer.


Joseph Sage
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The bread was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


ubaid Shkubaid
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This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a truly special holiday treat.


Joseph Guinea
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I've never made Scandinavian Christmas fruit bread before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Bismark Reyes
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this bread was surprisingly good. The flavors are much more balanced.


Lincoln Frazier
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This bread is the perfect addition to any Christmas breakfast or brunch.


Sevevia Cornelius
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I made this bread for a Christmas party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Shahzad Hanif
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover dried fruits and nuts.


Dim Dem
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I love the flavors in this bread. The combination of dried fruits, nuts, and spices is just perfect.


Rahan Baloch
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The bread turned out beautifully. It was golden brown and perfectly moist. I can't wait to try it!


pabitra ghimire
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This bread is so easy to make! I was able to whip it up in no time. It's the perfect last-minute Christmas dessert.


Victor Sakala
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I made this bread for Christmas morning and it was a hit! Everyone loved the taste and texture. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Hrithika Brahmbhatt
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This Scandinavian Christmas fruit bread is a delicious and festive treat. The flavors of the dried fruits, nuts, and spices are perfectly balanced, and the bread is moist and flavorful.