The Family Table: The Norwegian Holiday Bread—and Hand-Cranked Bread Maker—Passed Down 6 Generations

Readers share their treasured recipes

The author (center) with her mother, Bobbie Kribs; daughter, Sarah Smith; and grandchildren Blaise, Niko, and Ella with freshly baked loaves of Siste Kage. Courtesy of Doris Richardson

Submitted by Doris Richardson, Georgia

One of my favorite memories and family traditions is that of making Siste Kage (Sosterkake) during Christmas. Actually, it’s my mom who makes it every year, without fail, and I help. She’s the expert, not really needing to follow the recipe exactly, and only checking to make sure she’s remembering the quantities correctly. Scalded milk, flour, black and golden raisins, eggs, and the very important spice, cardamom.