Ingredients for - Semla (Swedish Fat Tuesday Buns)
How to cook deliciously - Semla (Swedish Fat Tuesday Buns)
1. Stage
Pour milk into the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle yeast on top, followed by 1 1/3 cups flour and mix with a wooden spoon. Allow to stand until foamy, about 20 minutes.
2. Stage
Add flour, softened butter, powdered sugar, egg, cardamom, and salt; knead with dough hook (or by hand) until a soft, smooth, elastic dough forms, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and shape into a ball. Divide into 12 equal portions. Using flour as necessary, roll dough under a cupped hand to form perfectly smooth balls.
3. Stage
Place dough balls evenly on a parchment lined baking sheet, leaving space in between and slightly push down. Dust tops with flour, and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
4. Stage
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
5. Stage
Stir together egg and water in a small bowl and brush rolls all over with egg wash.
6. Stage
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 12 minutes. Transfer buns onto a wire rack and let cool completely.
7. Stage
Combine almond paste, powdered sugar, milk, and cardamom in a food processor and blend almond filling until smooth.
8. Stage
Cut a triangle from the top of the buns, and remove some of the crumbs to make room for the filling. Pipe almond filling into each bun, and top with whipped cream. Place the triangle on top and dust with powdered sugar before serving. Chef John