cardamom wreath

Name: Cardamom Wreath
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 package(s) active dry yeast; 1/3 cup(s) water, warm; 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 3/4 cup(s) sugar; 3 - eggs; 1 can(s) evaporated milk; 1/4 cup(s) sour cream; 1 tablespoon(s) orange peel, grated; 2 1/4 teaspoon(s) cardamom, ground; 2 teaspoon(s) salt; 7-71/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon(s) milk; - toasted sliced almonds; - coarse or granulated sugar - i like pearl sugar; 1 - egg; - cardamom butter; 2 cup(s) butter, softened; 1/4 cup(s) confectioners sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) orange peel, grated (optional); 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) cardamom, ground; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg

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Cindy Rapkin

twinsburg, OH

Updated on Sep 29, 2010

I have loved this recipe since the first time I made it. A slice of Cardamom Wreath and butter with a cup of tea or coffee in the morning is the best!

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Ingredients

2 packages active dry yeast
1/3 cup water, warm
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 - eggs
1 can evaporated milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
2 1/4 teaspoons cardamom, ground
2 teaspoons salt
7-71/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon milk
- toasted sliced almonds
- coarse or granulated sugar - i like pearl sugar
1 - egg
- cardamom butter
2 cups butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons orange peel, grated (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom, ground
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

How To Make cardamom wreath

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in 3 eggs, evaporated milk, yeast mixture, sour cream, orange peel, cardamom and salt; mix well.

Step 2

Beat in 6 cups of flour until mixture is smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface: knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Step 3

Punch dough down: turn onto a floured surface. Divide into six portions. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape each portion into a 24 inch rope. Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid. It's easier if you pinch the three strands together at the top and then start to braid. Form into a ring. pinch ends tightly together. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 45 mintues.
Step 4

Beat milk and remaining egg, brush over wreath. Sprinkle with almonds and sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. (Be careful to not over bake) Remove from pan to wire racks to cool.
Step 5

In mixing bowl, mix all cardamon butter ingredients together until blended. Serve with bread.
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