How To Make St Lucia Saffron Buns
A traditional Swedish saffron-infused bun, enriched with butter and topped with pearl sugar. Perfect for holiday celebrations.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- 1/4 cup hot milk
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 egg, beaten
- Pearl sugar, for topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a small bowl, combine saffron threads and hot milk. Let steep for 10 minutes.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
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Add softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.
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Stir in saffron-milk mixture and golden raisins. Knead until dough comes together.
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Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into an “S” shape.
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Place shaped buns on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Allow the buns to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 83mg
- Sodium : 296mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 53g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugars : 14g
- Protein : 6g
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