Christmas Bread I

Ingredients

 * 1 lbs 	frozen bread dough
 * 1/2 	cup 	mixed candied fruits
 * 1/2 	cup 	walnut halves
 * 1/4 	cup 	mincemeat
 * 1 	cup 	confectioners' Sugar
 * 4 	tsp 	milk
 * 1/8 	tsp 	cardamom

Directions

 * 1) Thaw frozen bread dough according to package directions.
 * 2) On a lightly flowered board pull dough out until it is 12 inches long.
 * 3) Knead in the fruit, mincemeat and the nuts into the dough.
 * 4) With a sharp knife cut dough into 3 ropes, 12 inches long.
 * 5) Press the 3 ropes together on one end and braid on a greased cookie sheet.
 * 6) Let rise in a warm (90) degree place until double in bulk, about 1 ½ hours.
 * 7) Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 25–30 minutes.
 * 8) Cool. Combine the Sugar, milk and cardamom, spread this glaze over bread.