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Orange Cardamom Sweet Buns

Soft and fluffy sweet buns filled with warm cardamom spice and fresh orange zest, finished with a glossy citrus glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Pastries
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup whole milk warm
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Orange Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice fresh

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
  2. Mix in eggs, butter, orange zest, vanilla, salt, and flour until dough forms.
  3. Knead until smooth and elastic, then let rise until doubled.
  4. Prepare filling and spread over rolled dough rectangle.
  5. Roll dough tightly, slice into buns, and arrange in baking dish.
  6. Let buns rise again until puffy.
  7. Bake until golden brown and fully cooked.
  8. Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over warm buns.

Notes

Freshly ground cardamom gives the best flavor and aroma.