How to make St Lucia Buns ❆ A Swedish Saint Lucia Saffron Bun Recipe ❅ Lussekatter

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: cinnamon

Turmeric adds color but lacks saffron's unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose-intolerant.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides a natural sweetness and moisture.

Melt the butter in a saucepan.

Add 1 and 1/3 cups of milk to the melted butter.

Crush the saffron in fingers and add it to the mixture.

Add sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the mixture and mix well.

Add 2 eggs to the mixture, saving the third egg for brushing later.

Pour the mixture into a bowl and sprinkle the package of yeast over it.

Mix in half of the flour and the raisins.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough back in the bowl and cover with a towel.

Let the dough rise for about 45 minutes until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and roll it out into long shapes.

Shape the dough into S-shapes and place on a baking sheet.

Add raisins on top of the shaped buns.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Bake the buns for about 15 minutes.

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