Jule Kaka

Recipesfull introduces to you: Christmas Recipes. (Jule Kaka). This is a Swedish Christmas Bread with candied fruits and a yummy cardamom flavor.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 5hrs

Total: 6hrs

Servings: 48

Yield: 4 loaves

Jule Kaka

Ingredients

2 cups scalded milk

1 cup butter

melted

2 teaspoons salt

1 cup white sugar

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

8 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon ground cardamom

½ cup candied cherries

sliced

½ cup chopped candied citron

1 cup golden raisins

1 egg white

beaten

Almond Dip

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Directions

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in water.

Step 2

Scald milk and add melted butter or margarine salt sugar. When lukewarm add to yeast and water. Stir in 4 cups flour. Cover and place in a warm place. Let rise for about 2 hours or till doubled in bulk.

Step 3

Punch down. Stir in cardamom cherries raisins and citron. Work in remaining flour until soft dough forms. Let rise in warm place for 2 to 3 hours or until doubled.

Step 4

Knead slightly and form into 4 round loaves. Place on greased cookie sheets. Let rise for 1 to 2 hours or till doubled. Brush loaves with beaten egg white.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information

Jule Kaka

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 158.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3g 6%

Carbohydrates: 27.2g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 7.4g

Fat: 4.3g 7%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Cholesterol: 11mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 137.7IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 16%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 48.1mcg 12%

Calcium: 20.9mg 2%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 8mg 3%

Potassium: 74.9mg 2%

Sodium: 138.9mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 38.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.