Scandinavian Christmas Fruit Bread (Julekage) Recipe Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
• 3/4 cup lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup cut-up citron or 1/3 cup mixed candied fruit
• 3 1/4-3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened