1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. warm water
2 pkgs. yeast
2 eggs, beaten
5 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. cardamom
1/2 c. raisins (if desired)
   Scald milk.  Stir in sugar, salt and butter.  Cool to LUKEWARM.
In separate cup dissolve yeast in warm water.  Add to mixture.  Add
beaten eggs, 3 cups flour and cardamom  (Raisins if desired).  Beat
until smooth.  Stir in additional 2 cups flour.  Knead until smooth
and elastic. Place in greased bowl - brush with butter, cover and
let rise until double in bulk (about 1 hour).  Punch down, turn out
onto floured surface and divide into 6 parts. Roll each part into 10
inch strands.  Braid 3 strands loosely.  Make 2 braids.  Place on
greased baking sheet.  Let rise until doubled (about 1 hour). Before
baking brush with egg white, water and 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake at
350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

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