Grandma Benson's Coffee Bread

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup milk.

Mix remaining milk, sugar, egg, salt, butter and cardamom in a large bowl.

Add a small amount of the flour and mix well.

Add yeast and remaining flour, beating with a wooden spoon until dough is smooth and firm. Sprinkle dough with a bit of flour; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 2 hours.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.

Preheat oven to 375°.