Cardamom Buns
Nov 05, 2024 01:43 PM
Soft and deliciously fragrant Cardamom Buns which will fill your home with the aroma of a Danish bakery!
I am a big fan of Scandinavian design, but perhaps an even bigger fan of Scandinavian baking. We are fortunate to be able to travel to Denmark and Sweden regularly, and my favourite pastime when we are there is to visit all of my favourite cafés and bakeries, plus any new ones that have popped up since our previous visit. High on the agenda is to squeeze in as many Cinnamon Buns and Cardamom Buns each day at breakfast!
What are Cardamom Buns?
Cardamom Buns are often sold alongside Swedish Cinnamon Buns, and they are usually shaped differently so you can tell them apart. The main difference is that they are heady with freshly-ground cardamom which has a slightly peppery taste and a beautiful floral aroma.
Cardamom can be an acquired taste for some, but the advantage of making homemade Cardamom Buns is that you can add as much, or as little, cardamom as you like (I like to use a lot!).
I have heard that Cardamom Buns are more for adults, that kids in Sweden and Denmark usually prefer Cinnamon Buns. But my kids happen to love these Cardamom Buns as much as I do, and they will eat them with the maximum amount of cardamom that the recipe calls for.
Ingredients:
For the Dough
- 600 g (4 cups) white bread flour
- 110 g (1/2 cup) caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 14 g instant dried yeast
- 375 ml (1 1/2 cup) milk, warmed to 37°C/98°F
- 60 g (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
For the Cardamom-Sugar Filling
- 100 g (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 110 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 2–4 teaspoons freshly ground cardamom seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
For the Topping
- 1 egg, lightly beaten with a splash of water
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2–4 teaspoons freshly ground cardamom seeds
Prep Time:
60 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
200 minutes
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