Swedish Cardamom Braid

== Description ==
* Source: Holiday Cookbook, Wedman
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tbsp yeast
* ½ cup lukewarm water (105°F to 110°F)
* ½ cup milk, scalded
* ¼ cup sugar
* ½ tsp salt
* ¼ cup vegetable oil
* 1 egg
* 3½ cups flour
* 1 tsp ground cardamom
* ½ cup raisins, dark or golden
== Directions ==
# Combine the yeast and the lukewarm water.
# Let stand until dissolved.
# Pour the hot milk over the sugar to dissolve it.
# Add the salt and vegetable oil.
# Cool.
# Stir in the yeast mixture, egg, 3 cups of the flour and the cardamom into the sugar mixture.
# Add the raisins and extra flour.
# Beat until smooth.
# Turn the dough onto a lightly-floured surface.
# Knead until smooth and elastic.
# Transfer to a lightly-oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
# Punch down the dough and transfer to a lightly-floured surface.
# Divide into thirds.
# Roll each part into a 10-inch-long strand.
# Braid loosely.
# Place on a lightly-oiled baking sheet.
# Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
# Bake in a 350°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes. 
== Nutritional information ==
One serving = calories: 121 | carbohydrates: 17 | protein: 2 | fat: 5 | sodium: 94 | potassium: 89 | cholesterol: 23 
* Exchange value: 1 bread exchange + 1 fat exchange
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Category:Bread Recipes
Category:Cardamom Recipes
Category:Diabetic-friendly Recipes
Category:Raisin Recipes
Category:Swedish Snacks