Finnish Pulla Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 0.5 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup white sugar
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 9 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons white sugar