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Writer's pictureLouise Jacobsson

SAFFRON BUNS / LUSSEKATTER

A Swedish treat that's usually eaten during Christmas but something I love to eat anytime! These lil saffron buns are best to eat warm with a cup of tea, coffee or hot cocoa!


200C for 8-10min

In a convection professional oven 180c and turn after half time


Saffron mix

2g Saffron

20g Boiling water

20g Sugar


Mix together and let set for 20min.



Pre-dough


500g Milk

550g Flour, white

50g Fresh yeast


Heat the milk until 37c and pour over the yeast. Add the saffron mix and add the flour while mixing in a machine with a hook or by hand.


Leave to proof for 30min.



Dough


500g Flour, white

200g Sugar

10g Salt

200g Butter, roomtemp.


Add everything to your pre-dough except the butter and knead until combined. Add the room temp butter.


Leave to proof for 1-2 hours depending on if you proof in an oven on 30 degrees or in room temperature.



HOW TO MAKE THE BUNS

1. Split the dough in 2. Roll the dough pieces out with a rolling pin to about 3-5mm thick.

2. Cut long stripes and roll one edge half way in, flip it and roll the other side to the middle.

3. Let proof one more time for 1-2 hours. Add a raisin or sultana on top of the buns if preferred.

4. Bake! See top



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