Lussekatter

⏳ Time

1 hour 30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Lussekatter are traditional Swedish saffron buns typically enjoyed during the holiday season. These sweet, golden pastries are shaped into various forms, often resembling an 'S' or curled shapes. They are best served warm with a cup of coffee or tea and are a delightful treat for gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

Dry yeast - 1.8 oz
Milk - 17 fl oz
Butter - 6.2 oz
Salt - a pinch
Sugar - 7.1 oz
Saffron - 0 oz
Chicken Egg - 2 pieces
Raisins - 2.1 oz
Wheat Flour - 2 lbs

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Melt the butter, add the milk, and heat to 99°F. Crumble the yeast and stir until completely dissolved.

Step 2

Add salt, sugar, saffron, and an egg.

Step 3

Knead the dough, gradually adding enough flour so that it doesn’t stick to your hands and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Dust with flour, cover with a towel, and let it rest in a warm, draft-free place for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Knead the dough and divide it into fifteen pieces. For the lusecatter, roll the pieces of dough into thin, long sausages and twist the ends to form an inverted 'S' shape. Place a raisin in the center of each twisted ring. Arrange the buns on a baking sheet, cover them with a towel, and let them rise for 20–30 minutes.