Cardamom Buns

Soft and deliciously fragrant Cardamom Buns which will fill your home with the aroma of a Danish bakery! Recipe with step-by-step photos.

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!

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

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