subject: All About Saffron Buns [print this page] Sweden is famous for its saffron buns, which you can find in innumerable sizes and shapes, as December 13 approaches. These traditional delights are consumed on St Lucias day each year, keeping the tradition intact. You would be surprised to know that these delectable delights are rather easy to make and dont mandate you to be a master chef. In case you want to make a batch of these delightful buns, then read further for detailed instructions on how you can bake them.
Ingredients
To whip up a batch of saffron buns you would need approximately 500 ml of milk. About 0.5 gm of saffron, 0.5 tsp salt, 50 gm fresh yeast, 1 tsp grounded cardamom seeds, 170 gm caster sugar, 2 divided eggs, dried raisins or cranberries, 1 kg plain flour and pearl sugar. You would also need 150 gm of unsalted butter and 250 gm of cream cheese.
Procedure
To make your batch of saffron buns you would have to heat milk in a saucepan first, until it steams. Next, you would need to slowly remove it from the heat and then add the strands of saffron to the mixture. Then, you would need to allow the mixture to get integrated in the milk by leaving it in for 10 to 15 minutes. Now, allow this mixture to cool until it is close to 38 C. If you have added yeast, then let it reach 42 C. Then, when it becomes lukewarm, you can add yeast and stir it until it completely dissolves into the mixture.
After that, you have to add in the grounded cardamom, sugar, half the flour and salt into the saffron buns dough. You would have to combine this mixture well and add in one egg along with butter and cheese. Next, you have to knead the dough well in a bowl. In case you havent added it in the mixture yet, then you can add yeast to the dough. This would make it soft and supple. Leave the dough in the bowl and let it rise. It would take 30-60 minutes for it to become double its size.
Rolling the buns out
After you have kneaded the saffron buns dough, sprinkle some flour on the doughs surface. Then you can twist small amounts of dough and roll them into large pieces. After that twist them into an S shape. Next, you have to place these pieces on a baking sheet. Then you need to cover it. You can brush the buns with some egg white and sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the buns.
Baking them
Now that the toughest part is out of the way, you can prepare yourself to bake your prefect batch of saffron buns. First, you would have to preheat your oven to about 220 C for approximately 15 minutes. Allow them to sit in the oven until the top is lightly brown in color. If the buns dont turn brown dont let them burn. Once they are done, put them on the cooling rack and then enjoy your savoring delights.
This is quick and simple way to make saffron buns, all you have to do is to follow the recipe strictly.
