Kardemummabullar (Swedish Cardamom Buns)

Indulge in the rich flavors of Swedish cuisine with these scrumptious Kardemummabullar, or cardamom buns. These delicacies are a perfect balance of soft, buttery dough and aromatic cardamom, making them an ideal treat for gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack.

Ingredients

🌾 500 g white flour
🧂 1 sachet dry yeast
🧂 1/4 tsp salt
🌿 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
🥛 300 ml milky water
🧈 100 g unsalted butter, cubed

For the Filling:
🧈 100 g soft unsalted 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 white flour, dry yeast, salt, and ground cardamom. Mix these dry ingredients using a wooden spoon.
• Gradually add the milky water and cubed unsalted butter to the bowl. Knead the mixture by hand until the dough is well combined and smooth.
• Cover the bowl with a tea towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 2 hours or until doubled in size.

2- Make the Filling:

• While the dough is rising, prepare the cardamom filling. In a small bowl, blend the soft butter, caster sugar, and ground cardamom into a smooth paste.

3- Shape the Buns:

• Once the dough has risen, place it on a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a rectangle, approximately 40 x 50 cm.
• Spread the cardamom-butter filling evenly over one half of the dough.
• Fold the other half of the dough over the filling. Lightly press down to seal.

4- Cut and Twist:

• Using a pizza cutter, slice the folded dough into strips about 2 cm wide.
• Take each strip, stretch it slightly, and then twist it.
• Form each twisted strip into a knot and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

5- Bake:

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Bake the buns in the lower half of the preheated oven for about 30 minutes until golden brown.

6- Prepare the Glaze and Topping:

• While the buns are baking, create a syrup by simmering the water and caster sugar together until dissolved.
• In a small bowl, mix the ground cardamom and caster sugar for the topping.

7- Finish the Buns:

• Once the buns are baked, immediately brush them with the syrup using a pastry brush to give them a shiny finish.
• Generously sprinkle the cardamom-sugar topping over the glazed buns.

Prep Time: 2 hours (including rising)
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Servings: Yields approximately 12-15 buns
Equipment:

• Large mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Tea towel
• Marble rolling pin
• Pizza cutter / Pastry wheel
• Baking tray
• Parchment paper
• Pastry brush
• Cooling rack

Cooking Tips

• Ensure that the dough has risen adequately for a fluffy texture.
• Gently seal the dough after folding to prevent the filling from leaking.
• Utilize immediate glazing for maximum syrup absorption.

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Kardemummabullar (Swedish Cardamom Buns)