JULEKAKE - NORWEGIAN CHRISTMAS BREAD
Christmas for people of Norwegian descent wouldn't be Christmas without sweet gjetost, havarti cheese, smoked fish and flatbrød accompanied by glögg; lefse and limpa bread or julekake, with butter, sugar, fresh lingonberry sauce and cloudberries and some combination of cookies like fattigman bakelse, krumkake, sandbakkels, rosettes, berlinerkranser. From the Minnesota Scandinavian chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h
Yield 3 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the glaze: mix ingredients together and brush over bread before baking.
- Soften yeast in water; add milk.
- Blend in 3 cups of flour and beat until smooth.
- Cream the shortening, sugar and salt toether; add to this the beaten eggs and cardamom.
- Add to batter along with remaining flour.
- Knead until smooth, adding more flour as necessary.
- Dust fruit with a little flour and add to dough.
- Cover and let rise until doubled; punch down and let rise again until doubled.
- Divide dough into three portions and shape into loaves.
- Place in greased bread pans and dust lightly with flour.
- Cover and let rise until doubled.
- Lightly brush tops of loaves with glaze.
- Bake at 350F for 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden and done.
- Remove from oven, cool briefly in pan, then turn out onto cooling rack.
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[email protected]This julekake is a beautiful and delicious addition to any Christmas table.
Sofia Rosles
[email protected]I've never made julekake before, but this recipe made it so easy. The bread turned out perfect!
Mostafa Kara
[email protected]This bread is a must-have for any Norwegian Christmas celebration. It's delicious and easy to make.
Yasir Noman
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best julekake I've ever had!
Tsebay Tsebay
[email protected]This julekake is a delicious and festive way to celebrate Christmas. It's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
REGGIE OWENS
[email protected]I love the flavor of the cardamom and orange zest in this bread. It's a perfect holiday treat.
billy volschenk
[email protected]This bread is so good! It's moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful golden brown crust.
Hassan Abdisalan
[email protected]I've been making this julekake for years, and it's always a favorite. It's a delicious and traditional Norwegian Christmas bread.
Aryan Khaliq
[email protected]This julekake is the perfect addition to any Christmas table. It's beautiful, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.
Fm Farooq
[email protected]I made this bread for a Christmas party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Andro Gamer
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow, even for a beginner baker. The bread was delicious and festive.
Teneaya Bute
[email protected]My first attempt at julekake, and it turned out great! I used a bundt pan, and the bread came out perfectly shaped.
Chris Bright
[email protected]I've tried many julekake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The cardamom and orange zest give it a wonderful flavor.
Nasasira Dativah
[email protected]This julekake recipe was a hit at our Christmas gathering! It was moist, flavorful, and had a beautiful golden crust. I'll definitely be making it again next year.