Description
Cardamom sugar buns bring Nordic comfort to home kitchens with their aromatic spice blend. Delicate pastry layers invite bakers to explore sweet tradition while connecting with Scandinavian culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 recipe easy danish dough (prepared separately)
- 1 cup (198 grams) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsps ground cardamom
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Craft the Danish dough meticulously, allowing ample time for resting and rising at ambient temperature.
- Mold Preparation: Lavishly coat soufflé molds with unsalted butter, line bottom with parchment paper circles, and dust thoroughly with granulated sugar. Arrange molds on a robust baking sheet.
- Filling Creation: Whisk brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cardamom, and kosher salt in a mixing bowl until perfectly integrated.
- Dough Rolling and Filling: Roll proofed dough into a precise 16-inch by 12-inch rectangle. Brush surface with melted butter, then distribute sugar mixture evenly, pressing gently to secure.
- Shaping and Cutting: Roll dough tightly from the long side, sealing the seam by pinching edges. Position cylinder seam-side down and slice into ten equal segments using a sharp serrated knife.
- Molding and Rising: Place dough segments in prepared molds with cut side upward. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm, draft-free environment until volume doubles (1 to 1.5 hours).
- Baking Preparation: Position oven rack in middle-lower section and preheat to 375°F (190°C), ensuring complete temperature stabilization.
- Baking Process: Remove plastic wrap and bake buns for 22 to 30 minutes, rotating midway for uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Coating and Finishing: Combine additional sugar and ground cardamom in a shallow dish. After brief cooling, extract buns from molds and delicately coat while slightly warm, ensuring complete and even coverage.
Notes
- Dough Resting Tip: Allow sufficient time for the Danish dough to rest and rise at room temperature, which develops complex flavors and ensures a light, airy texture.
- Mold Preparation Hack: Thoroughly grease and sugar-dust molds to prevent sticking and create a delightful caramelized exterior that adds extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Rolling Technique: Roll the dough into a precise rectangle and distribute filling evenly, pressing gently to guarantee the sugar mixture adheres completely for a consistent flavor in every bite.
- Proofing Precision: Let dough rise in a warm, draft-free space until it doubles in volume, which typically takes 1-1.5 hours and ensures optimal texture and rise of the buns.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 222
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg