Instructions: Combine cardamon, yeast and 1 1/2 cups flour in large bowl. Heat milk, butter and sugar until butter is melted. Cool to 115 degrees. Add 2 beaten eggs and salt. Beat into flour mixture, about 2 minutes with mixer. Add more flour to make a malleable dough, about 4-5 cups. Knead for 5-8 minutes. Cover and let rise for 90 minutes. Divide into thirds, then thirds again, forming 9 balls. Let rise 10 minutes. Form into ropes and braid into 3 3-rope loaves. Place side-by-side on a greased cookie sheet. Let rise again 40-50 minutes. Brush tops with milk, and sprinkle with 1 T sugar over each loaf. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Made second time 1/1/96 - Just as good the second time!

NOTES : For Michelle, who asked for Cardamon bread:

This recipe is from a friend of mine. Ive made it for the last 2 Christmases (actually on New Years Day) and it is spectacular warm from the oven. Try to use freshly ground cardamon - buy the whole pods and grind just before you bake the bread. Ive never tried it in the ABM, only by hand with my Kitchen Aid, although it could probably be cut in half for a large machine. No special utensils necessary!

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