making my favorite swedish almond buns (gifflar) | afternoon fika

ground almonds

🥗Healthier: ground hazelnuts

💰Cheaper: ground sunflower seeds

Ground hazelnuts provide a similar flavor profile, while sunflower seeds are more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while providing a nice texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be used in a pinch.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while granulated sugar is often less expensive.

Heat milk in the microwave for about 15 seconds until not ice cold.

Add 500 g all-purpose flour, 82 g sugar, 3/4 tsp kosher salt, 8 tbsp softened unsalted butter, and 1 egg to a mixing bowl.

Use a stand mixer with a dough hook to mix the ingredients until combined.

Add instant yeast to the mixture and knead until smooth.

Let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Roll out the dough into a rectangle.

Spread marzipan mixed with orange juice and zest over the dough.

Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 16 equal pieces.

Place the pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cut side up.

Cover the buns and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

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