Julekage (Christmas Bread)

1. Dissolve yeast in water. Pour scalded milk over butter and when lukewarm add yeast, sugar, salt and about one half of flour. Beat well for 10 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time beating thoroughly, add fruit, cardamom and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead and place in greased bowl to rise until light. Then knead and let rise again. Shape into 5 round loaves and place on greased pans to rise for about an hour or until light. Brush tops with egg yolk and milk mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes. After removing from oven brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.