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Saffron Buns

Indulge in the heavenly allure of our Saffron Buns, where every bite is a symphony of rich, aromatic flavors! These golden treasures are soft, sweet, and subtly spiced with saffron and cardamom, promising a decadent experience for your taste buds.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Rising Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 37 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Rolls
Cuisine: Swedish
Keyword: saffron buns, saffron raisin buns, swedish saffron buns
Servings: 12
Calories: 297kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon saffron
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 2½ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour to 4 cups
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom ground
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup raisins
  • 1 egg for egg wash
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Instructions

  • In a small sauce pan heat the milk, saffron, ¼ cup of the sugar and butter together until the butter melts, but do not boil the milk, it just needs to be warm.
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  • Add the yeast to the warm milk and let it sit a bit so that the yeast dissolves. You don't want the milk too warm because it will kill the yeast.
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  • In the bowl of your mixer, mix the flour, salt, cardamom, remaining ½ cup sugar and salt.
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  • To your mixer bowl, add milk mixture, 2 eggs, sour cream and raisins. Using the hook attachment mix well until dough is smooth.
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  • Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot until it doubles in size.
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  • Preheat oven to 400℉. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle some flour over your counter and turn the on the counter. Divide into 12 pieces.
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  • Roll each piece into a rope about 8 inches long and shape them into the letter "S".
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  • Place the rolls on the baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and let them rest for another 30 minutes until they have doubled in size. Brush the buns with egg wash. Place a single raisin in the center of each of the swirls.
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  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
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Notes

  1. Yeast: Ensure your yeast is fresh for optimal rising. If your dough isn’t rising, the yeast may be expired.
  2. Milk Temperature: Warm the milk to about 110°F; too hot will kill the yeast.
  3. Raisin Placement: When placing raisins in the swirls of the buns, press them in slightly to ensure they stick.
  4. Oven Positioning: Position your oven rack in the middle for even baking.
  5. Saffron Infusion: Allow the saffron to properly infuse in the warm milk for optimal flavor and color.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bun | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
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