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Swedish Cardamom Buns Recipe

Swedish Cardamom Buns Recipe
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Swedish Cardamom Buns are soft, fragrant sweet rolls infused with warm cardamom and cinnamon, wrapped in a buttery, spiced filling and twisted into elegant shapes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 and 1/4 cup warm water (105-110°F)
  • 3/4 stick unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
  • 6 tbsp sugar
  • 4 and 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3 large eggs (beaten lightly)
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup powdered milk
  • 5–6 cups all purpose flour

Filling:

  • 1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp ground cardamom

Topping:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • Sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, melted butter, and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and let it stand for about 5 minutes, until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Make the Dough: Add the beaten eggs, powdered milk, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir everything together with a wooden spoon. Gradually add 5 cups of flour, one cup at a time, stirring frequently until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about ten minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Use just enough flour from the remaining 1 cup to keep the dough from sticking. Form the dough into a ball.
  4. First Rise: Place the dough ball in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare the Filling: While the dough is rising, mix the softened butter with sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom until well combined. Set aside.
  6. Shape the Dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a 15×21 inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon-cardamom filling evenly over the dough surface, pressing it in slightly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  7. Fold the Dough: Fold 1/3 of the dough from one short side into the center, then fold the other third over the first flap, like a business letter. Briefly roll the dough with a rolling pin to stretch it to a width of about 10-12 inches.
  8. Cut and Shape Buns: Using a knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into strips about 2 cm thick (you should get 15-22 strips). Take one strip, wrap it twice around your fingers, tuck the end through the opening near your thumb, pull upwards to cross over the bun, and tuck it in on the other side to form the bun shape.
  9. Second Rise: Place the formed buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise for another hour until doubled in size.
  10. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Beat the egg with milk to create an egg wash. Brush the surface of the risen buns with this glaze and sprinkle with sugar for a delicate crunch.
  11. Bake the Buns: Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure water is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast; 105-110°F is ideal.
  • Kneading time is essential to develop gluten for a tender but structured crumb.
  • Use fresh active dry yeast for best results.
  • These buns freeze well; thaw and reheat gently before serving.
  • For an extra shiny top, you can brush with additional egg wash midway through baking.
  • Adjust sugar in the filling according to your sweetness preference.

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Keywords: Swedish cardamom buns, cardamom rolls, cinnamon buns, traditional Swedish pastry, sweet yeast rolls

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