Julekake facts for kids
Julekake is a special Christmas cake from Norway. It's a sweet bread made with yeast, butter, and sugar. This delicious treat is flavored with a spice called cardamom. You'll also find candied fruits, raisins, and almonds mixed into it. Sometimes people call it "Christmas bread" instead of a cake. You can enjoy Julekake warm, or toast it and spread butter on top. It's a popular part of Christmas celebrations in Norway!
How to Make Julekake
Making Julekake involves a few steps to get it just right. It's a fun process that results in a tasty holiday treat.
Mixing the Ingredients
First, you mix sugar with warm milk that has been heated and then cooled a bit. You also add salt and cardamom to this mixture. Next, you stir in the yeast, which helps the dough rise. After that, oats, butter, and an egg are added.
Kneading and Rising the Dough
Once the wet ingredients are combined, flour is gently folded in. This is also when the dried and candied fruits are added. The dough is then kneaded until it's smooth. After kneading, the dough is brushed with butter. It's then set aside to rise. This process happens twice, making the Julekake light and fluffy.
