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Ingredients

1 package (or 1 tablespoon) active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees) 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp ground cardamom 1/4 tsp salt 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped	Advertisements

Preparation
 
Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Combine the sugar, cardamom,
salt, egg, milk and oil in a large bowl. Mix well. Add the yeast
mixture, flours, raisins and nuts. Mix well. Add enough extra flour
to make soft dough. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and
knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Shape into a round
loaf. Put the dough into a lightly-oiled 8-inch-round cake pan. Cover
with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk,
about 1 hour. Bake in a 350-degree oven 35 to 40 minutes, or until
brown.

 

 
Servings: 15

 

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