Saint Lucia buns – Lussekatter – Saffron buns

Saint Lucia buns, also known as Lussekatter, are traditionally eaten in Sweden on December 13th to celebrate Saint Lucia Day, which marks the beginning of the Christmas season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Saint Lucia buns – Lussekatter – Saffron buns

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Swedish Courses: Bakery, Breakfast Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 pinch Saffron threads
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 stick Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoon Raisins
• 2 tablespoon Pearl sugar

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine saffron threads with a tablespoon of warm milk and let it steep for 10 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and yeast.
3. In a saucepan, heat the remaining milk and butter until warm.
4. Add the saffron mixture and the warm milk mixture to the dry ingredients.
5. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
6. Cover the dough and let it rest for 1 hour.
7. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
8. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape them into S shapes.
9. Place the buns on a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and top with raisins and pearl sugar.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
11. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 8g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.