Prep Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 cups flour, divided
- 2 packages rapid rise yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 cups mixed diced candied fruit
- milk
Preparation:
Melt margarine with milk and water. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of flour with dry ingredients. Add margarine mixture and combine with an electric mixer. Beat until batter falls in sheets from beaters.Stir in candied fruit. Gradually add remaining flour; knead dough until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Shape dough into a ball, and place in a greased bowl. Cover. Let rise in a warm place (80 to 85 degrees F) until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down and place on pastry board; shape into 2 loaves. Place each in a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Brush tops of loaves with milk. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, 45 to 50 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned.
