Description
Soft and fragrant Swedish Cardamom Buns, a classic nordic baking treat made with sweet yeast dough and aromatic cardamom filling.
Ingredients
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- For the Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 cup milk, lukewarm
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cardamom
- For the Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
- For Sprinkling (Optional):
- Pearl sugar or chopped almonds
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the lukewarm milk, melted butter, and egg.
- Mix Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling: While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and ground cardamom until light and fluffy.
- Roll Out the Dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle, about 12×18 inches.
- Spread the Filling: Spread the cardamom filling evenly over the dough rectangle.
- Fold and Cut: Fold the dough in half lengthwise, then cut into 1 inch wide strips.
- Shape the Buns: Gently twist each strip and then wrap it around your fingers to form a bun shape, tucking the end underneath. Alternatively, you can tie the strips into knots.
- Second Rise: Place the shaped buns on a parchment lined baking sheet, leaving some space between each bun. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Egg Wash: Brush the buns with the egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool: Let the Swedish Cardamom Buns cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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