JuleKake

November not only brings the chilly weather it also brings our annual Scandinavian Bazaar. This means lots of baking to keep all our customers happy with all kinds of home baked goodies. A favorite is Julekake. Julekake means Yule Cake or Christmas Cake. This recipe came from my Mom who got it from a nice Norwegian lady. This is a yeast recipe. My mother-in-law made a version of Julekake that contains baking powder not yeast, that recipe is for another day.

JuleKake

I use the Kitchen aide for this!!!!!!!!! ( A note from my Mom)

21/2 c flour
2 pkgs yeast
1 1/2 tsp cardamom Mix together in bowl with flat beater
1 1/2 c milk
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c butter
1 scant tsp salt          Mix together and heat to 115 - 125 Beat into flour with flat beater for 2 mins speed 2
1 egg                        Add and beat additional 2 mins flat beater

Change to dough hook

2 - 21/2 c additional flour
1 - 2 cups candied fruit ( I use 1 1/4 cup)
1 c golden raisins Knead 7 - 10 mins

Place in greased bowl and let rise until double approximately 2 hours
Punch down and let rest 10 - 15 mins

Shape ino 2 - 3 round loaves place into greased 9 inch round cake pans(for 3 loves) or greased cookie sheet

Let rise until double again about 1 1/2 to 2 hours

1 egg whisked with 1 Tablespoon milk.                         Brush with egg wash.



Bake 350 35 - 45 mins. You may have to cover loosly with foil Make sure they thump to determine if they are done.
Cool and ice for nicer presentation

If this is your first time working with yeast or making bread try this website for all kinds of tips. It’s great! http://www.baking911.com/bread/101_intro.htm