Recipes > Julekage Find A Store Julekage Julekage (pronounced yoo-ley-key-yeh) is a popular Norwegian Christmas fruit bread filled with candied fruit, golden raisins and cardamom. Glistening sugar and snow-white icing top this special holiday bread. Yield 1 round loaf Print Recipe Pin Recipe 0 Reviews IngredientsDough3 1/3 cups bread flour, divided1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast1/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup evaporated milk2/3 cup water1/2 cup unsalted butter1 large egg (room temperature)1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 cup citron or candied fruit (finely chopped)1/2 cup golden raisinsGlaze1 large egg1 tablespoon milk1/3 cup sugar cube, crushed (or pearl sugar)Icing1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon butter (softened)1/2 teaspoon almond extract InstructionsIn a stand mixer bowl, add 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt; mix well. In a saucepan or microwave-safe dish, heat evaporated milk, water and butter to 120-130ºF (butter does not need to melt). Add to flour mixture. Using a paddle attachment, blend on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat 2 to 3 minutes on medium speed. Add egg; beat 1 minute. Switch to dough hook attachment. On low speed, gradually add enough remaining flour to make firm dough. On medium speed, knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes. (NOTE: For hand mixing: following above steps, mix ingredients in large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or dough whisk. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic.)Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after poking dough with finger down to second knuckle, about 1 hour.Combine cardamom, candied fruit and raisins in a small bowl; set aside.Punch down to remove air bubbles. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; press flat. Spread candied fruit and raisins across dough. Fold dough; knead fruits evenly throughout dough. Cover and let dough relax 10 minutes.Shape dough into a smooth ball; place on greased or parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Press dough to flatten somewhat. Prepare glaze: Combine egg and milk. Brush over top and sides of dough. Cover; let rise in a warm place until indentation remains after touching. Brush again with glaze; liberally sprinkle sugar over top. Preheat oven to 350°F.Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan; cool on rack.Prepare icing: Combine icing ingredients (add additional sugar or water to get the desired consistency); drizzle over cooled loaf. For added color, sprinkle candied fruit on top of icing. NotesPhoto by A Treats Affair. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
