Swedish Cardamom Rolls

Now these are some fantastic rolls.  I made them for the first time yesterday and everyone, without exception, loved them and thought they were some of the best sweet rolls I've ever made.


They are really quite easy to make and the dough is some of the nicest I've ever worked with.


These rolls are filled with a sugar, butter and cardamom spread much like cinnamon rolls.


Americans don't use nearly as much cardamom as Swede's but it is a lovely way to switch things up.


The braid on these allows for crisp outer edges with moist chewy parts on the inside.


They are brushed with a boiled sugar glaze and sprinkled with Swedish pearl sugar.


Fresh out if the oven with a steaming cup of coffee, you have a perfect Swedish fika.


I'm sure these freeze well though mine were happily eaten very quickly by friends and family.

The Recipe:

FOR THE DOUGH:
1 1/4 c. Whole Milk
1 package (2 1/4 Teaspoons) Active Dry Yeast
1 stick Salted Butter, Melted And Cooled Slightly
3 3/4 c. To 4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
5 tbsp. Cane Sugar
2 tsp. Ground Cardamom 
1 1/2 tsp. Unrefined Sea Salt
1 Large Egg
 
FOR THE FILLING:
1 stick Salted Butter, Softened
1/3 c. Cane Sugar
2 tsp. Ground Cardamom 
 
FOR THE TOPPING:
3 tbsp. Water
3 tbsp. Cane Sugar
1/4 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 pinch Salt
Swedish Pearl Sugar
 
Directions
For the dough:
Warm the milk to 110°F. Sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow to proof for 5 minutes.

Place the remaining dough ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer. Pour the proofed yeast mixture on top. Briefly stir with a spatula to form a shaggy dough. Attach to the base of the stand mixer and fit with the dough hook. Knead for 15 minutes on medium-low (I used speed 2 out of 10).

Transfer dough to a large, buttered bowl. Cover and allow to rise in a warm spot until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

For the filling:
When the dough is nearly done rising, beat the butter, sugar, and cardamom together in a small bowl with a hand mixer until well mixed.

On a well-buttered surface, gently roll the risen dough out to a 14x20-inch rectangle. Dab the filling evenly over the surface of the dough and spread out evenly with an offset spatula.

Grabbing a short end, fold 1/3 of the dough over itself towards the middle, then the other 1/3 (like folding a letter). Roll the dough out again to a 10x14-inch rectangle. Cut the dough into 3/4-inch strips, starting at a folded edge. Cut a strip in half along the length of it, leaving a bit of dough still attached at one end. Twist both "legs" of dough in one direction, then twist the legs around themselves in the opposite direction. Coil the twisted dough around itself in a circle, tucking the end underneath to keep it in place. Place on a parchment covered baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough strips, making sure to leave plenty of space between the buns on the baking sheet. You will need to use two baking sheets.

Cover the buns with a tea towel and allow to rise in a warm spot until quite puffy, about 1½ to 2 more hours (check them at one hour if your kitchen is warm). 

Twenty minutes before the buns are done rising, preheat oven to 425°F. Bake the risen buns for 15–20 minutes, or until deep golden on top, dark brown on the bottom, and cooked through. You can check doneness with an instant read thermometer (the buns should register 200°F).

For the topping:
While the buns are baking, make the topping. Place the water, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Brush over the hot cardamom buns. Allow to cool for a few minutes, and brush them again. Repeat once more. Sprinkle the buns with the pearl sugar.

Serve buns warm. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or freeze.
 


 

Comments

They look like roses -- delicious roses!
Bee Haven Bev said…
ok.... video needed for that twisting part!!!
Guillaume said…
Looks absolutely delicious.
A rule in Sweden: You can naver have too much cardamom :-) :-)

I love these and if one is too lazy to bake them they can be bought everywhere :-) For me it's no real Fika if we don't have cardamom rolls :-)

Have a great day!

Christer.
Teacats said…
Just magical for Imbolc celebrations!!

Yes - with a steaming mug of hot coffee or hot chocolate!!

Your home must smell amazing when you are in the kitchen!

Cheers!

Jan at Rosemary Cottage
TARYTERRE said…
now that looks like just the thing on a snowy afternoon. my mouth is watering for onde. of course i'm much too lazy today to tackle the recipe. the twisting part would be my achilles heel.
babs said…
Don’t quite understand the rollout/ twist process.diagram perhaps. Thank you. They sound divine. I am such a cardamon girl!
jaz@octoberfarm said…
i will make these again very soon and i will post pics of how to form them.
Leanna said…
This is perfect for Imbolc. I'm wondering how good the smells are in your kitchen rightnow.
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