Finnish Coffee Bread("Nisu")  
["1 pkg. yeast", "1/4 c. lukewarm water", "2 c. milk", "1/2 c. butter", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3 eggs", "1 tsp. ground cardamon (6 or 7 seeds, ground)", "8 to 9 c. flour"]
["Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.", "Scald milk.", "Add sugar, salt and butter.", "Cool to lukewarm (same temperature as yeast mix).", "Add yeast to milk mix.", "Add 4 cups flour (enough to make a sponge). Beat thoroughly.", "Rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.", "Add well beaten eggs and cardamon.", "Add flour until dough is stiff enough to knead.", "Let rise again to nearly double size.", "Turn onto floured board and knead a few minutes.", "Shape into 4 braided loaves.", "Let rise to double size.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes.", "Remove from oven. Brush with syrup made with 1 tablespoon water and 2 tablespoons sugar.", "Sprinkle with coarse sugar."]
["yeast", "water", "milk", "butter", "salt", "eggs", "ground cardamon", "flour"]