Swedish "Semlor" with Almond Filling and Whipped Cream

How to Make

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and add the milk.

2. 2

   Mix together flour, sugar, cardamom dry yeast and salt in a bowl.

3. 3

   Add the butter and milk mixture (make sure it is just below 37 degrees celcius by pouring a drop over your wrist. If it feels hotter than your skin, allow it to cool a little longer). Knead the dough for about 10-15 minutes.

4. 4

   Shape the dough into a large sausage and divide into approximately equal parts. Knead each part into round buns and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

5. 5

   Let the buns rise while covered with a kitchen towel for about 1.5-2 hours.

6. 6

   Bake the buns in the middle of the oven at 200 degrees celsius for about 15-20 minutes. Cool on a rack.

7. 7

   Make the almond filling by mixing together ground almonds with powdered sugar and water. Set aside.

8. 8

   Whip the heavy cream together with some vanilla sugar.

9. 9

   Cut out a triangle from the top of the buns and fill the insides with almond filling and whipped cream. Serve immediately.

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