A Scandinavian Frame of Mind

It started with a visit to the old Norwegian church, carried over to the Ikea store, last nights pea soup and now breakfast....all in a Scandinavian frame of mind. I just need to call Melissa today and have her speak some Swedish to me and the mood will be complete.
Here is my recipe for Swedish bread, passed on to me by my sister Jan...

SWEDISH BREAD

2 pkg yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1-1/2 cup lukewarm milk
1 tsp cardamon
1 cup sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. salt
8 cups flour
1/2 cup melted butter

sprinkle yeast on warm water & let stand few mins. Stir to blend. Stir in milk, sugar, salt, cardamon, eggs & 2 cups flour. Beat smooth. Add 3 cups flour & beat smooth. Stir in melted butter. Add enough flour to make soft dough. Cover and let rest 15 mins. Turn on floured board & knead smooth. Put in greased bowl, turning once, and cover & raise till doubled (1 hr). Punch down and let raise till alm ost double (1/2 hr). Turn onto floured board and braid, etc. Bake at 375o for 20 to 25 mins.


Pero, muesli and some nuts for breakfast
It will be coffee and bread for lunch