Recipe: Swedish cardamom buns (Kardemummabullar) | FOOBY

Indulge in the warm, aromatic delight of Swedish pastry culture with Kardemummabullar. These cardamom-infused sweet buns are a staple for celebrations in Sweden. Each bun is intricately twisted into a knot and topped with a glossy syrup and cardamom-sugar mixture, offering a treat that's both visually and gastronomically irresistible.

Ingredients

For the Dough:
🌾 500 g white flour
🧂 1 sachet dry yeast
🧂 1/4 tsp salt
🌿 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
🌊 300 ml milky water
🧈 100 g cubed butter

For the Filling:
🧈 100 g soft butter
🍬 50 g caster sugar
🌿 1 tsp ground cardamom

For the Glaze Syrup:
🌊 75 ml water
🍬 50 g caster sugar

For the Topping:
🌿 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
🍬 1 tbsp caster sugar

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, dry yeast, salt, and cardamom. Mix well using a wooden spoon.
• Add the milky water and cubed butter to the flour mixture. Knead by hand until you achieve a smooth dough.
• Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise for 2 hours until it doubles in size.

2- Prepare the Filling:

• Mix the soft butter, caster sugar, and cardamom in a small bowl until a smooth paste is formed.

3- Shape the Buns:

• Once risen, place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it into a rectangle (40 x 50 cm).
• Spread the cardamom filling over half of the dough. Fold the other half over it and gently press to seal.

4- Cut and Twist:

• Cut the folded dough into strips, each about 2 cm wide, using a pizza cutter.
• Twist each strip and tie it into a knot, placing each on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5- Bake:

• Preheat your oven to 180°C.
• Bake the buns for 30 minutes in the lower half of the oven, until golden brown.

6- Prepare the Glaze:

• While baking, simmer water and sugar in a saucepan to create the glaze syrup.

7- Glaze and Top:

• Once baked and slightly cooled, brush the buns generously with the syrup.
• Sprinkle with the cardamom-sugar mixture.

Prep Time: Approx. 20 minutes (plus 2 hours rising)
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: Approx. 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Equipment: Mixing bowl, wooden spoon, rolling pin, pizza cutter, baking sheet, saucepan, pastry brush

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure the dough is kneaded well for a smooth texture.
• During twisting, hold one end of the dough strip firm for a tighter knot.

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Kardemummabullar (Swedish Cardamom Buns)

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