Semlor

⏳ Time

2 hours

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Semlor are traditional Swedish cream-filled buns, typically enjoyed during the Lent season. These delightful treats consist of a soft cardamom-flavored dough, shaped into round buns, and filled with a mixture of almond paste and whipped cream. They are often dusted with powdered sugar and served in cozy cafes or bakeries, making them a popular choice for dessert or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

Milk - 12 fl oz
Dry yeast - 1.8 oz
Wheat Flour - 17.6 oz
Chicken Egg - 2 pieces
Salt - 0.1 oz
Cardamom - 0.4 oz
Butter - 3.5 oz
Sugar - 15.9 oz
Almond - 11.5 oz
Almond - 3.5 oz
Powdered Sugar - 4.8 oz
Vanillin - 0 oz
Cream - 8 fl oz

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Knead 200 ml of warm milk with 240 grams of flour and yeast until a smooth dough forms. Let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Add 260 grams of flour, an egg, salt, a tablespoon of ground cardamom, softened butter, and 200 grams of sugar. Knead the dough until it becomes glossy and elastic. This will take about 10 minutes in a mixer and 15 minutes by hand.

Step 3

Divide the dough into 14 equal pieces of 60 grams each. Roll the dough into smooth balls, pressing them firmly against the surface of the table. Let them rise for 40–60 minutes.

Step 4

For the filling, mix almond flour, 250 grams of sugar, and the egg white from 1 egg. Then, add powdered sugar, chopped almonds, and cardamom. Gradually pour in 150 ml of milk to achieve a thick cream consistency. Transfer the filling into a piping bag.

Step 5

Brush them with beaten egg yolk before placing them in the oven. Bake in the center of the oven at 410°F for about 8–10 minutes, until the rolls achieve a beautiful golden color. Then reduce the temperature to 338°F and bake for another 10 minutes. Allow them to cool.

Step 6

Whip the cream with vanilla until fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped nozzle.

Step 7

Once the buns have cooled, cut off the tops and scoop out some of the insides. Pipe in some almond filling, top with whipped cream, replace the tops, and serve dusted with powdered sugar.