cardamom buns

These Swedish cardamom buns have a wonderful warm spice flavor and are gently sweet - a delicious coffee-time treat.

Swedish cardamom buns

milk (120 milliliters)

tsp fast acting yeast

unsalted butter (30 grams, softened)

brown sugar

tsp cardamom

all purpose flour

salt

unsalted butter (42 grams)

cardamom

sugar sugar

Warm the milk gently until it just starts to bubble then remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly. Once it&#x27;s tepid, sprinkle the yeast over the top and set aside while you prepare out other ingredients.

Mix together the softened butter, sugar and cardamom. Add the salt to the flour. Mix the butter mixture into the yeast and milk mixture then gradually add the flour. Once combined, turn it out on to a lightly floured surface and knead for around 5 minutes. Note, you can also do the mixing and kneading in a stand mixer.

Put the dough into a clean, lightly-oiled bowl and cover. Set aside in a warm place for around 40 minutes to double in size.

Forming dough &amp; first rise (40min)

When the dough is almost done with it&#x27;s first rise, mix together the butter, sugar and cardamom for the filling.

Roll the dough out into a long, thin rectangle, approx 21 in x 7in (52x18cm). Spread the filling evenly over the top then fold the dough to be three layers thick - first fold one third (short end) over to halfway across the rest of the dough, then fold the other side over the top. The layered piece of dough will be roughly square.

Cut the dough into 6 even strips crosswise (so they are joined on either side), trimming slightly on either end if needed. Then, split each strip in the middle almost all the way but leaving the one side joined (see pics above).

Take one piece of dough and twist the two strips together, then tuck one end in between where they join, and loop the other end over and through the middle of the loop you have formed. Repeat with the other pieces of dough.

Mixing filling and forming buns

Put the formed buns on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment, cover and set aside to prove for around 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425F/220C.

Lightly brush each bun with egg-wash, sprinkle over a little sugar then bake for approx 12 mins until golden brown on top. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving (best served warm).

Second rise (30min) then baking

https://embed.mediavine.com/videos/k73l3jog83qhtvb9k1of

Swedish cardamom buns are like a cross between a cinnamon roll and a pull apart bread. They're light, packed with delicious flavor, and a beautiful addition to any coffee table.

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flour flour

water

ml milk ((you can use a dairy-free milk here))

ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil

sugar

easy-bake yeast (('instant' yeast))

450 g (3 3/4 cups) strong white flour

table salt

unsalted butter ((or vegan butter))

eating apples (, peeled, cored, thinly sliced)

cinnamon

tbsp pearl sugar (, for sprinkling (optional))

Combine the paste ingredients in a small pot. Stir together until mostly smooth. Place over a medium heat on the stove and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened into a loose paste texture. Remove from the stove and set aside to cool.

Make the paste:

Place the cooled paste into the bowl of a stand mixer (SEE NOTES if you don&#x27;t have a stand mixer for hand-kneading method) with the hook attachment fitted. Add the milk to the bowl and mash up the paste a bit so it breaks up. Add the oil, sugar, yeast, flour and salt to the bowl.

Mix on medium speed in the mixer for 6-10 minutes until the dough is pulling away from the sides of the bowl, looks smooth, and is slightly sticky.

Pour a bit of extra oil over a dough in the bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a clean tea towel and leave somewhere warm for 1-2 hours until doubled in volume.

Make the dough:

Place half of the butter into a medium saucepan. Place on the stove and melt over a medium-low heat. Once melted, pour into a bowl and set aside.

Add the remaining butter to the same pan. Add your peeled/cored/ sliced apples and return to a medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apple slices are softened but still holding together. Remove from the heat and set aside.

In a pestle and mortar, bash the cardamom pods to open them up. Remove the papery casing and discard, leaving the little black seeds in the mortar. Grind the seeds into a powder then mix with the cinnamon and dark brown sugar in a small bowl.

Make the filling:

Lightly flour a work surface and tip the risen dough out onto it. Lightly flour the dough and roll it out into a 15 x 26 inch (35 x 65cm) rectangle. Spread the melted butter you set aside earlier over the surface of the dough. Evenly sprinkle on half of the spiced sugar and press it into the dough gently. Fold the dough into thirds like a business letter. (see above for a video to explain).

Roll this out again into a 15 x 26 inch (35 x 65cm) rectangle. Spread the remaining spiced sugar over the surface then evenly distribute the cooked apples and any butter from the pan over this. Starting at the short edge of the rectangle, roll the dough up tightly into a log.

Cut the log into 12 equal pieces. Place onto 2 baking sheets lined with baking paper. Cover with a clean tea towel and leave somewhere warm to rise for 30-45 minutes until almost doubled in volume. Sprinkle with pearl sugar, if using.

Roll and fill the buns:

While the buns rise, pre-heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan / 350°F).

Remove the tea towels covering the buns and bake them for 20-25 minutes until golden brown all over.

Allow to cool slightly before eating. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Bake the buns:

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