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Pillowy Soft Cardamom Buns

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Soft, fluffy Scandinavian-inspired cardamom buns filled with a sweet, aromatic cardamom butter mixture and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

    • Dough:
    • 4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
    • 1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
    • 2 large eggs

 

    • Filling:
    • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar
    • 2 tsp ground cardamom

 

  • Optional Topping:
  • Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp milk)
  • Pearl sugar or coarse sugar

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk and butter together until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm, not hot.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, yeast, cardamom, and salt.
  3. Add the warm milk mixture and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix and knead until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  4. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and cardamom.
  6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the filling evenly over it.
  7. Roll or fold the dough, then cut into 12–16 buns, shaping as desired.
  8. Place buns on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
  9. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with pearl sugar.
  10. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown.
  11. Let the buns cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Add cinnamon to the filling for a warm spice blend.
  • Drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze for extra sweetness.
  • Add vanilla to the dough for enhanced flavor.
  • Replace pearl sugar with slivered almonds for added crunch.

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