St. Lucia Buns with Saffron and Almond Filling

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They're the perfect snack or breakfast treat you can make at home! The best saffron-hued buns.

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Warm milk Saffron threads Dry yeast Sugar Butter Eggs All-purpose flour Almond paste Hot water Italian Pastry Cream Optional: Pearl sugar

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Prepare and make the dough. Let it rise in an oiled bowl.

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Punch and shape the dough into a ball on a floured surface.

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Roll the dough into a rectangle shape in an even thickness.

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Place the almond cream filling on top of the dough and spread.

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Roll the dough into a log shape and cut crosswise into 1-inch slices.

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Place the dough slice in the prepared baking pan and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rest and rise until doubles in size.

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Bake the rolls until slightly golden brown and remove the pan from the oven.

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Tips for cutting the Saffron Sweet Rolls:

Use a very sharp knife Use fishing string Use nonflavored floss GET THE RECIPE

December 13, St. Lucia Day, also known as the Festival of Light, is a day of celebration in Sweden in the spirit of Advent and Christmas. Make these traditional saffron sweet buns to celebrate!

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St. Lucia Buns with Saffron and Almond Filling

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They're the perfect snack or breakfast treat you can make at home! The best saffron-hued buns.

Warm milk Saffron threads Dry yeast Sugar Butter Eggs All-purpose flour Almond paste Hot water Italian Pastry Cream Optional: Pearl sugar

Ingredients

Prepare and make the dough. Let it rise in an oiled bowl.

Step 1

Punch and shape the dough into a ball on a floured surface.

Step 2

Roll the dough into a rectangle shape in an even thickness.

Step 3

Place the almond cream filling on top of the dough and spread.

Step 4

Roll the dough into a log shape and cut crosswise into 1-inch slices.

Step 5

Place the dough slice in the prepared baking pan and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rest and rise until doubles in size.

Step 6

Bake the rolls until slightly golden brown and remove the pan from the oven.

Step 8

Tips for cutting the Saffron Sweet Rolls:

December 13, St. Lucia Day, also known as the Festival of Light, is a day of celebration in Sweden in the spirit of Advent and Christmas. Make these traditional saffron sweet buns to celebrate!

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