Yulekage(Norwegian Christmas Bread)

Put sugar, salt, butter and milk powder into a large bowl. Bring potato water to a boil and pour over first 4 ingredients. Let cool to lukewarm.

(Potato water is water potatoes have been boiled in.

If you don't have potato water, you can use plain water and add 2 tablespoons instant potato flakes to the first 4 ingredients.

Potato water helps make a moist loaf that doesn't become stale quickly.)

Add eggs and yeast mixture (yeast, water and 2 teaspoons sugar) to bowl.

Beat in about 4 cups of flour plus the cardamon.

Gradually beat in more flour until the dough is stiff enough to handle on the bread board.