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Moira's Weitebrott

1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast or 2 1/2 teaspoons
1 1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1/4 cup chopped almonds

1. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm milk. Set aside.
2. Mix together 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, melted butter, cardamom, and 1 cup flour. Add the yeast mixture. Add up to 3 cups flour to make a firm dough. Place in a greased, covered bowl and let rise about 1 hour.
3. Knead on a floured surface. Cut into three equal parts and roll into long ropes. Braid into a long loaf. Let rise again 30 minutes, covered on a greased baking sheet.
4. Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar, and chopped almonds.
5. Bake at 375*F for 15 to 20 minutes.

Makes 1 loaf.