#81 What I Thrifted and How I Styled It | Baking Traditional Swedish Semla

almond paste

🥗Healthier: marzipan

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Marzipan provides a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Start by warming 1 cup of milk until it reaches about 37 degrees Celsius, then stir in 1 packet of yeast until dissolved.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom.

Add 50g of melted butter and 1 egg to the flour mixture, then pour in the yeast mixture.

Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for a few minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

After the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Divide the dough into equal pieces and shape each piece into a bun.

Cover the buns with a cloth and let them rise for another 40 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Brush the tops of the buns with a beaten egg before baking.

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

Once baked, allow the buns to cool completely on a wire rack.

Cut the tops off the cooled buns to create a lid and hollow out a small portion of the insides.

Grate 100g of almond paste and mix it with 1 cup of whipped heavy cream.

Fill each bun with the almond paste and whipped cream mixture, then replace the tops.

Dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens