Ingredients for - Julekake
How to cook deliciously - Julekake
1. Stage
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Stage
Pour cold milk into a wide, shallow, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until small bubbles appear around the outside of the saucepan.
3. Stage
Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in sugar, melted butter, and salt; let sit until lukewarm, 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Stage
Add yeast mixture, then stir in 4 cups flour. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
5. Stage
Punch down dough. Stir in raisins, cherries, citron, and cardamom. Work in remaining 4 1/2 cups flour until a soft dough forms. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 2 to 3 hours.
6. Stage
Knead dough slightly on a lightly floured surface. Divide into fourths and form into round loaves. Place loaves onto greased cookie sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.
7. Stage
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush loaves with egg white.
8. Stage
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
