Breads

Saffron Buns for St. Lucy's Day (Lussekatter)

Ginger with Spice
December 06, 2018
105
Stine Mari / Ginger with Spice

Saffron Buns for St. Lucy's Day (also known as Lussekatter). A Christmas bun with buttery dough with a hint of floral spiced saffron.

24
8 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter
1.5 tsp cardamom
1 tsp salt
0.5 gr saffron
2 cups milk
1 egg ( and 1 more for brushing )
48 raisins
50 gr fresh yeast
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, and add the milk. Remove from heat and whisk in the saffron. Let this mixture come to lukewarm, around 38C (100F)
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a large...
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Nutritions

Calories
1215

Sodium
205mg
8% DV

Fat
7g
11% DV

Protein
14g
28% DV

Carbs
297g
101% DV

Fiber
25g
101% DV