2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 cups cold milk 1 cup white sugar 1 cup butter, melted 2 teaspoons salt 8 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup golden raisins ½ cup candied cherries, sliced ½ cup chopped candied citron 1 tablespoon ground cardamom 1 large egg white, beaten Dissolve yeast in warm water. Pour cold milk into a wide, shallow, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring…