Add yeast to warm water. Stir until dissolved. Add lukewarm milk. Beat 1 egg and sugar together. Add milk mixture, salt, and some of the flour; stir to mix, add cardamom and enough more flour to make soft dough. Knead vigorously until thoroughly mixed. Add butter; knead until dough no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk (about 45 minutes). Punch down: divide into 3 equal portions. Shape each portion into a long strand. Braid the strands to form a loaf. Cover; let rise again until dough doubles in bulk. Brush with a slightly beaten egg. Bake at 350 degrees about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Ice with confectioner's sugar if yumminess is desired.
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