Description
Deliciously soft and aromatic sweet dough buns, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, lukewarm
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups (390 to 455 grams) all-purpose flour
- Optional: Raisins, chocolate chips, or pearl sugar for topping
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Start by activating your yeast. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine lukewarm milk with the sugar and yeast. Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Once the mixture is bubbly, stir in the melted butter, egg, cardamom, and salt.
- Gradually mix in the flour, starting with 3 cups. If the dough is still sticky, add more, a tablespoon at a time, until you achieve a soft, slightly tacky dough.
- Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes by hand or 5–6 minutes with a stand mixer until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 12–14 equal pieces. Shape into smooth balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, slightly apart. Cover and let rise again for about 30 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush the tops with beaten egg for a glossy finish.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Enjoy them plain or split with butter and jam, as many Norwegians do.
- These buns are highly versatile; feel free to add chocolate chips or raisins for an extra treat.
- Ensure the milk is lukewarm for proper yeast activation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Norwegian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg