"Bake some of these for the holidays, too...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/3 cups plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lukewarm milk (95°F. to 100°F.)
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1 1/2 teaspoons lukewarm water (95°F. to 100°F.)
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1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
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1 fresh yeast cake
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2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
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3 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons (about) all purpose flour
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1 1/3 cups raisins
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2/3 cup blanched slivered almonds
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2/3 cup chopped candied fruit
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 cup sugar
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2 eggs
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1 tablespoon ground cardamom
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt