Finnish Coffee Bread

Combine scalded milk, sugar and butter in a large bowl; cool to lukewarm.

Add salt, eggs, cardamom, yeast dissolved in water and 5 cups flour.

Stir well.

Add more flour in 1/2 cup increments until dough forms a ball.

Turn out onto floured board. Knead well, adding additional flour as necessary, until dough is dull, elastic and not sticky (approximately 10 minutes).

Coat a large heat-resistant bowl with vegetable oil.

Place kneaded dough in bowl and turn to coat with oil.

Cover with a clean damp dishtowel (not terrycloth) or plastic wrap.