Ingredients:
� 1 pkg yeast
� 1/4 cup warm water (105-115°F)
� 1-1/3 cups lukewarm milk
� 2 eggs
� 1/2 cup sugar
� 1/2 tsp salt
� 4-1/2 cups sifted flour, approx.
� 1 tsp powdered cardamom
� 1/3 cup soft butter
� 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Method:
� Add yeast to warm water, stir until dissolved. Add lukewarm milk. Beat 1 egg 
  and sugar together, add milk mixture, salt and some of the flour. Stir to mix. 
  Add cardamom and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead vigorously until 
  thoroughly mixed. Add butter. Knead until dough no longer sticks to sides of 
  bowl. Cover. Let rise in warm place, 85°F until doubled in size, about 45
  minutes. Punch down. Divide into 3 equal parts, shape each into a long strand. 
  Braid strands to form a loaf. Cover. Let rise again until doubled in size. 
  Brush with slightly beaten egg. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake in moderate oven, 
  350°F about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Makes 1 loaf.