Serves: 2 small loaves

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 3/4 cup warm milk (105°F–110°F)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon The Spice Way Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon The Spice Way Ground Cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon The Spice Way Ground Nutmeg
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons The Spice Way Orange Peel
• Optional: 1/4 cup candied orange peel
• Optional: 1/4 cup raisins
• Optional: 1/4 cup chopped almonds

For Egg Wash

• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1. Mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add flour, remaining sugar, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, orange peel, butter, and eggs. Mix into a soft dough.
3. Knead 8–10 minutes (or 5–6 minutes in mixer) until smooth. Add optional mix-ins and knead briefly.
4. Cover and let rise 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
5. Divide, shape into 2 loaves, and let rise 30–45 minutes.
6. Brush with egg wash and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.