Swedish Cardamom Buns
Soft, aromatic yeasted buns filled with cardamom sugar and topped with pearl sugar. These iconic Swedish fika treats require a long rise but minimal active time.
- Total time
- 120 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar in a bowl. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
Step 2
Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well and pour in yeast mixture.
Step 3
Add softened butter and 2 tbsp sugar. Mix until shaggy, then knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 4
Form dough into a ball. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
Step 5
Crush cardamom pods, remove seeds, and grind finely. Mix with brown sugar.
Step 6
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12×8-inch rectangle.
Step 7
Brush dough with melted butter, then sprinkle cardamom-sugar mixture evenly over the surface.
Step 8
Roll tightly from one long side into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces.
Step 9
Place rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise 45 minutes until puffy.
Step 10
Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush rolls with a bit more melted butter.
Step 11
Sprinkle pearl sugar over each roll. Bake 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
Step 12
Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- stand mixer or wooden spoon
- rolling pin
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
- wire rack
- spice grinder or mortar and pestle
- damp kitchen towel
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