Ingredients

2 pkts active dry yeast

1 cup plus 1 tsp sugar

1/2 cup lukewarm water

1/2 cup warm milk

3 eggs, lightly beaten

1 tbsp salt

4 cup flour

1 tsp cardamom

Method

Combine the yeast, 1 tsp sugar and water in large bowl and allow to proof.

Put the butter in the warm milk and add 1 cup sugar and blend well.

Add to the yeast mixture and stir to combine the ingredients.

Add 3 eggs, lightly beaten and the flavoring, 1 to 2 tsps cardamom and salt and mix well.

Then add 4 cups flour, 1 cup at a time, kneading with your hands in the bowl to make a soft dough.

Turn out on a floured board and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, you may need additional flour to prevent sticking.

This should take about 10 minutes.

Shape into a ball and put into a buttered bowl, turning the dough to coat the surface with butter.

Cover with plastic wrap and leave to rise in a warm, draft-free place until double in bulk.

Punch down the dough and divide into 2 pieces.

Shape, cover with greased greaseproof paper until double.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 45 minutes.

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