Swedish Cardamom Buns

Method

1. 1
   • wheat flour 500 g
   • milk 2½ dl
   • fresh yeast 50 g
   • white sugar 80 g
   • salt ½ tsp
   • ground cardamom 2 tsp

   Knead the cardamom dough — Crumble the yeast into the warm milk and stir to dissolve. Mix the flour, sugar, cardamom, and salt in a large bowl, then add the milk mixture and knead for 10 minutes.

   ⏱10 min
2. 2
   • butter 80 g
   • egg 1

   Enrich the dough and let it rise — Work in the softened butter and egg until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled.

3. 3
   • butter 80 g
   • brown sugar 60 g
   • ground cardamom 2 tsp

   Fill the dough rectangle — Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread with the extra softened butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and extra cardamom.

4. 4

   Shape and prove the buns — Fold the dough into thirds, cut into strips, and twist each into a knot. Place on lined trays and let rise for 30 minutes.

5. 5
   • egg 1
   • pearl sugar 2 tbsp

   Glaze and bake the buns — Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar. Bake at 200°C for 12-15 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.

   ⏱15 min