Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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20
servings
2 cup

Milk

warm

3.25 unit

Yeast

active dry

0.75 cup

Sugar

0.5 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Ground Cardamom

1 unit

Large Egg

6.25 cup

Flour

1.75 stick

Butter

softened

1 unit

Large Egg

beaten

20 tsp

Butter

20 tsp

Sugar

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 430 degrees.

Step 2
~5 min

Dissolve yeast into warm milk in a mixing bowl.

Step 3
~5 min

Add sugar, salt, cardamom, and one egg and mix well.

Step 4
~5 min

Add half of the flour and stir into a soft dough.

Step 5
~5 min

Mix softened butter into the dough and add as much of the remaining flour as needed until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl or fingers.

Step 6
~5 min

Cover the mixing bowl with a kitchen towel and leave the dough to rise in a warm place for at least 30 minutes.

Step 7
~5 min

Pour the dough onto a floured baking board and knead well.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 8
~5 min

Form a long \"sausage\" and cut into 20 pieces.

Step 9
~5 min

Roll pieces into bun shapes and place on baking trays covered with greased waxed paper, leaving some space to allow the buns to rise without sticking to one another.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~5 min

Let the buns rise for 30 minutes.

Step 11
~5 min

Brush the buns carefully with the other (beaten) egg.

Step 12
~5 min

Press down the centers of the buns lightly with your thumb to form a hole.

Step 13
~5 min

Fill each hole with 1 teaspoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of sugar.

Step 14
~5 min

Bake the buns at 430 degrees on the middle rack for 10 - 15 minutes, until golden brown.

Step 15
~5 min

Set aside to cool.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast.

Do not over-bake to keep the buns soft.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with coffee or tea.

Enjoy as a breakfast treat or afternoon snack.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fruit salad
Yogurt

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Finland

Cultural Significance

Traditional Finnish pastry often enjoyed during special occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter
Midsummer

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Snack
Holiday Baking

Popularity Score

75/100