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The Spruce / Bahareh Niati
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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181 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
25g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 14 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 181 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 24% |
Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
Sodium 285mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate 25g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Protein 2g | |
Calcium 60mg | 5% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Your kids will stand in line for Finland's version of "slapped ears": cardamom buns filled with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Ingredients
- For the Pastries:
- 1 cup milk (lukewarm)
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted, room temperature)
- 1 package/2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cardamom (freshly ground)
- 2 eggs (beaten, divided, 1 egg used for final glaze)
- 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
- Garnish: pearl sugar (or rock sugar, for dusting)
- For the Filling:
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon (heaping)
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine milk, 4 tablespoons melted butter, yeast, and sugar. Allow it to sit 10 minutes until yeast begins to bubble.
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Stir in salt, cardamom, and 1 beaten egg.
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Then gradually stir in 4 to 5 cups flour until dough pulls away from the side of the bowl. If using a stand mixer, switch to a dough hook; knead at level 3 or 4 for 7 minutes. If kneading by hand, work the dough until it is smooth, shiny, and has lost most of its stickiness.
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Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel or cling wrap, and allow to rise 1 hour or until doubled.
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Punch down dough.
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Then divide into two equal halves.
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Roll each half into an 8x14 rectangle.
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Brush each half with melted butter.
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Then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Starting from the long side, tightly roll each half into a long "snake".
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With a sharp knife, make diagonal cuts every 2 inches to make 7 triangular rolls (14 total).
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Place each roll, point up, on lightly greased cookie sheets.
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Then use a finger or a spoon to press down each tip to form ear-shaped rolls.
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Cover with clean towels and allow to rise another hour, until doubled.
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Preheat oven to 400 F. Brush each roll with beaten egg.
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Sprinkle with pearl sugar and bake on center rack for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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