Coffee Bread

Ingredients:
2 c milk
1/2 c butter
1 c sugar
3 egg yolks, beaten (or 2 eggs whole, beaten)
10-12 whole cardamon
5-6 c flour
2 packages yeast
1 teaspoons salt

Directions:
Heat milk
Melt butter in milk
Stir in sugar and crushed cardamon
Let cool
Dissolve yeast in about 1/4 c lukewarm water
Add dissolved yeast to milk
Add the eggs and stir well
Add flour, just enough to form a soft, yet firm, ball of dough
Cover
Let rise in a warm place for about 1 1/2 hours
Place dough on floured board and shape into a ball
Cut in half if making loaves
Shape into a rectangle with a rolling pin
Spread soft butter and a sugar and cinnamon mixture over the dough
Roll up and place on greased cookie sheet
Cut with scissors. Start from outer edge to center and place dough to opposite side. Snip at about 2-inch widths.
Let rise for about 20-30 minutes
Brush with egg whites and sprinkle sugar and nuts on top (or leave it plain)
Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes
Frost while warm with powdered sugar glaze