Description
These Swedish Cardamom Buns offer an irresistible flavor and delightful texture, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Simple to make with key ingredients like cardamom, butter, and a sweet filling, they are sure to please family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup plain milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plain milk
- 1/3 cup (76 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 1/4 cups (390g) all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 grams) instant-rise yeast
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup (76g) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (55g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly-ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, whisked together with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon coarsely-ground cardamom seeds
- granulated sugar
- simple syrup (1/4 cup granulated sugar + 1/4 cup water)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup milk and 3 tablespoons flour, whisking until smooth. Cook over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Transfer this mixture to a stand mixer bowl with the dough hook attachment.
- Add in the remaining milk, room temperature butter, and half of the flour. Mix on medium-low speed until combined. Incorporate the rest of the flour along with sugar, yeast, cardamom, sea salt, and egg, beating until smooth and slightly tacky, about 6-8 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing the filling ingredients in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll into a 20-inch square. Spread the filling evenly over the surface. Fold the dough in thirds like a business letter and roll out again gently.
- Trim uneven edges and cut the dough into 12 strips, creating tails on each strip. Twist the tails and wrap them around fingers to form knots. Place the shaped buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the buns with a towel allowing them to rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Brush each bun with the egg wash, topping with cardamom and sugar.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until lightly golden. Meanwhile, make the simple syrup by dissolving ¼ cup of sugar in ¼ cup of heated water. Once baked, brush the buns with the warm syrup, cool for 15 minutes, and serve warm.
Notes
These buns are best enjoyed on the same day they are made for optimal freshness.
You can adjust the amount of cardamom to your taste preferences.
If you have leftover buns, store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg