Saffron Buns (Lussekatter) |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes |
Ready In: 47 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Saffron Buns are an old tradition and are commonly eaten on December 13, Lucia Day and all the time up until Christmas. Ingredients:
2 packages dry yeast |
2 cups milk |
3/4-1 1/2 cup butter or 3/4-1 1/2 cup margarine |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 egg |
4 -5 cups flour |
1 -2 g saffron |
raisins (decorations) |
Directions:
1. The ingredients are the same as for cinnamon rolls, follow the same directions.
2. Add the saffron to the liquid and mix.
3. Add the egg as the dough is kneaded.
4. Take a piece of dough, roll it out into a long string, thick as your finger and about 4-5 in (10-12 cm) long.
5. Roll up both ends in opposite circles until they meet about midway.
6. Place a raisin into the center of each circle.
7. This is called a lussekatt .
8. Let the lussekatt 's rise about 30-40 min in a nondrafty environment.
9. Baste with whipped egg and bake in 420-440 °F (200-225 °C), or until golden.
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