Swedish Saffron Buns (Lussebullar)

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Mix together all dry ingredients using a stand mixer.

Step 2

Heat milk until 100°F then melt butter into milk

Step 3

Pour Wet ingredients into dry mixing thoroughly.

Step 4

At this stage, the dough will look extremely dry but use your hands to kneed it for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Transfer dough into an oiled bowl and let sit in an 80°F oven to rise for 1 hour.

Step 6

Mix all egg mixture ingredients and use your hands to mix into dough thoroughly. Now at this point, the dough will seem extremely wet but again trust the process.

Step 7

Let the dough stand for another hour on the counter until risen.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 375°F

Step 9

Take about 1/4 cup of dough and roll it into a snake, then at the ends, begin rolling the dough together opposite ways until you have formed an "S" shape.

Step 10

Mix all egg wash ingredients and brush onto buns, placing a raison at each end.

Step 11

Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until top is golden

Step 12

If you wish these to be a dessert, once out of the oven you can brush sugar syrup onto hot rolls.

Step 13

Serve with a hot cup of glögg and enjoy!