2 cups milk ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 cup white sugar 4 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 9 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup butter, melted 1 large egg 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons white sugar Warm milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until lukewarm. Stir together warm water and yeast in…