Bread

Mind-Blowing Julekake Recipe: The Ultimate Scandinavian Del

Julekake is a Norwegian Christmas bread with candied fruits and a yummy cardamom flavor.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
4 loaves

Ingredients

  • 2(.25 ounce) packagesactive dry yeast

  • ½cupwarm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • 2cupscold milk

  • 1cupwhite sugar

  • 1cupbutter, melted

  • 2teaspoonssalt

  • 8 ½cupsall-purpose flour, divided

  • 1cupgolden raisins

  • ½cupcandied cherries, sliced

  • ½cupchopped candied citron

  • 1tablespoonground cardamom

  • 1largeegg white, beaten

Cooking Directions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.

  2. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush loaves with egg white.

  8. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe48
Calories159
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g 		6%
Saturated Fat
3g 		13%
Cholesterol
11mg 		4%
Sodium
139mg 		6%
Total Carbohydrate
27g 		10%
Dietary Fiber
1g 		3%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
3g
Vitamin C
0mg 		1%
Calcium
21mg 		2%
Iron
1mg 		7%
Potassium
75mg 		2%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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