Grandma Benson'S Coffee Bread
["4 c. all-purpose flour", "1 1/4 c. lukewarm milk", "1 pkg. dry yeast", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 small egg", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. melted butter", "2 tsp. ground cardamom", "sugar and chopped almonds as topping"]
["Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup milk.", "Mix remaining milk, sugar, egg, salt, butter and cardamom in a large bowl.", "Add a small amount of the flour and mix well.", "Add yeast and remaining flour, beating with a wooden spoon until dough is smooth and firm. Sprinkle dough with a bit of flour; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 2 hours.", "Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.", "Preheat oven to 375\u00b0."]
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