Finnish Butter Eye Buns “voisilmäpulla”

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 16
Delicious Finnish Butter Eye Buns 'voisilmäpulla' recipe with aromatic cardamom
in Pastry

Prep

45 min

Cook

15-18 min

Ready In

60-65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups milk
50 g dry yeast
3/4 - 7/8 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 egg
150 -200 g butter
6 cups flour
butter , centers
butter
sugar
1 egg

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20-30 buns
Calories
220-260
Sugar
9-10g
Fat
7-9g
Finnish Butter Eye Buns 'voisilmäpulla' are a traditional Finnish pastry often enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea. These buns are soft, sweet, and aromatic due to the use of ground cardamom in the recipe. They have a surprise buttery center, hence the name 'Butter Eye'. Finnish Butter Eye Buns 'voisilmäpulla' are a crowd-pleaser and a staple in Finnish food culture.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2.In a saucepan, heat the milk until it's lukewarm, then add dry yeast, sugar, salt, ground cardamom, and an egg. Mix well.
3.Add softened butter and 2 cups of flour into the milk mixture. Mix until well combined.
4.Add more flour 1 cup at a time, kneading the dough until it comes together.
5.Cover the dough and let it rise for about 30 minutes.
6.Cut the dough into 20-30 pieces, shape them into rounds, and place them onto the prepared baking sheets. Let them rise for 10-15 minutes.
7.Push a small piece of butter into the center of each dough round and sprinkle a little sugar on top.
8.Brush buns with beaten egg wash and bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.

PROS

Finnish Butter Eye Buns ‘voisilmäpulla’ are a delicious pastry with a surprise buttery center and sweet topping.
They are perfect as a snack and pair well with coffee or tea.

CONS

These buns can be high in calories due to the butter and sugar content and should be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cardamom, used in this recipe, has antioxidant properties and is known to have positive effects on digestion. It has also been linked to lower blood pressure and improved blood sugar control.

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