Cardamom Bread

3/4c milk
2 eggs
1# flour (a cup of flour generally weighs between 4 and 5.5oz)
3/4 tsp salt
2 tsp active dry yeast (reduce by 25% if using instant)
3oz sugar (scant half cup)
1 tsp freshly ground cardamom (double or triple if using pre-ground)
1/4c butter

Mix dough by hand or machine. Form into 1 large of 2 small round loaves and prove until it doesn't spring back when gently poked (30 minutes to an hour, depending on conditions). Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350*F for 25-30 minutes (for small loaves).

I usually use 60% bread flour and 40% white wheat flour.

Slightly modified version of my grand aunt Delia's recipe.