Finnish Donuts | Possumunkki or Munkkipossu

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lower-calorie alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Heat milk in a saucepan until warm but not boiling.

Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Mix flour, sugar, cardamom, and salt in a large bowl.

Add melted butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough and divide it into equal pieces.

Shape each piece into a bun or twist, placing on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

Let the shaped buns rise for another 30 minutes, covered with a cloth.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake the buns for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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