Swedish Plain Buns

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14

Authentic Swedish Plain Buns recipe for breakfast or snack time

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

32 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

235

Sugar

Fat

10g

Swedish Plain Buns are a classic pastry in Sweden, often served for breakfast or as a snack with coffee or tea. With its subtle flavor of cardamom, these buns are a staple in Swedish bakeries and homes alike. The combination of light cream and ground almonds in the recipe gives the buns a soft and delectable texture. They are best served warm out of the oven, with a slather of butter and jam. Try this recipe and bring the flavors of Sweden to your breakfast table or afternoon tea time.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm water with 1/4 tsp sugar.
2.	Melt the margarine in a sauce pan, add the light cream.
3.	Combine 3 cups of flour, ground almonds, cardamom and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in center.
4.	Beat the eggs and pour in the margarine-cream mixture.
5.	Add the yeast mixture and whisk well to combine.
6.	Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a smooth dough.
7.	Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.
8.	Grease a large bowl, transfer the dough to the bowl and turn to coat.
9.	Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
10.	Punch the dough down and form into 12 equal buns.
11.	Place the buns on a greased baking sheet and let rise for another 30 minutes.
12.	Preheat the oven to 425 F, brush the buns with beaten egg and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

These Swedish Plain Buns are simple and quick to make, with a soft and fluffy texture and a subtle flavor of cardamom.

A perfect breakfast or snack food, they also freeze well for later use.

CONS

These buns contain margarine which may not be a healthy fat source compared to butter.

They also contain added sugar which adds to their calorie and sugar content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These buns are a source of carbohydrates which provide energy for the body.
The ground almonds in this recipe are a good source of healthy fats and protein, while the cardamom may aid in digestion and improve blood pressure.

	2 packages dry yeast
	1 cup light cream
	1 cup margarine ( or butter )
	1/4 cup granulated sugar
	1/4 cup ground almonds
	1 teaspoon ground cardamom
	3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
	2 large eggs