Christmas Bread

1 lb Frozen Bread Dough

1/2 c Candied Mixed Fruit

1/2 c Walnut,chopped

1/4 c Mincemeat

1 c Confectioners sugar

4 ts Milk

1/8 ts Cardamom ,ground

Thaw frozen bread dough according to package directions. On a lightly flowered board pull dough out until it is 12 inches long. Knead in the fruit,mincemeat and the nuts into the dough. With a sharp knife cut dough into 3 ropes, 12 inches long. Press the 3 ropes together on one end and braid on a greased cookiesheet. Let rise in a warm (90) degree place until double in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes. Cool. Combine the sugar,milk and cardamom, spread this glaze over bread. Collected out of a magazine by Brigitte Sealing Cyberealm BBS, Watertown, NY 315-786-1120