Microwave:
3/4 c milk
6 Tbsp butter
Microwave until butter is melted (about 1 1/2 minutes).
Pour into a bread machine pan.
Add to bread machine:
1/4 c sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cardamom
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 3/4 c flour
2 1/4 tsp yeast (1 pckg)
Select DOUGH setting.
When dough is done, turn onto a floured surface.
Knead into it:
1/4 c raisins*
1/2 c candied fruit (fruit cake mix)*
Divide dough into two balls.
Shape on a cookie sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or on a greased cookie sheet.
Raise until doubled.
Put a small oven proof dish of water in oven.
Bake @ 350, for 25-30 minutes.
When cool, cover with confectioner sugar.
* This amount of fruit is what was used in the photos. There will be just a few pieces of fruit per slice. If you want each slice full of fruit, add more.
