Easter Bread – alathele

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) or 4 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cardamom (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups whole milk
• 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 4 large eggs
• Canola oil
• 2 tablespoons water