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Saffron Buns from Sweden

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
115 min
SERVINGS
35 servings
Dinner Swedish
Saffron Buns from Sweden
Ingredients
  • 2 1/8 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 (0.6 ounce) cakes compressed fresh yeast
  • 8 ounces quark or sour cream
  • 2 (.5 gram) packets powdered saffron
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 eggs, beaten
Instructions
1
Heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter has melted and the mixture reaches 212°F (38°C). Combine the yeast with warm milk in a separate bowl, stirring gently until the yeast is fully incorporated.
2
Add the quark, saffron, sugar, salt, and 7 cups of flour to the mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for several minutes, gradually adding more flour as needed to achieve a smooth consistency. Cover the dough and allow it to rest for 40 minutes.
3
Prepare baking sheets by lining each with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into 35 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope shape, approximately 5-6 inches long. Twist each end of the rope towards the center, creating a curled S-shape. Place the buns on the prepared baking sheets and sprinkle with raisins, if desired. Cover the dough with a clean towel and allow it to rise for an additional 30 minutes while you preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
4
Gently brush the tops of each bun with a beaten egg, then bake in the oven until puffed and golden, 5-10 minutes.