Vete Bullar ( Wheat Buns)

Ingredients

• 1 compressed yeast cake
• 1 pint milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 8 cups flour, sifted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup citron
• 4 cardamom seeds

Directions

1. 1

   Heat milk to scalding and cool to lukewarm.

2. 2

   Soften yeast in milk, add sugar and half the flour to make a sponge.

3. 3

   Beat well.

4. 4

   Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.

5. 5

   When risen, add eggs, salt and butter; mix until thoroughly blended.

6. 6

   Sift remaining flour over raisins and citron.

7. 7

   Remove cardamom from seeds and crush finely.

8. 8

   Add with flour, raisins and citron to first mixture.

9. 9

   Knead together until smooth and elastic.

10. 10

    Cover and let rise until double in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.

11. 11

    Turn onto lightly floured board and shape into buns.

12. 12

    Place on greased baking sheet about one inch apart; let rise until light.

13. 13

    While buns are rising, preheat oven to 375°F.

14. 14

    Bake for about 20 minutes.