Delight in the traditional Swedish treat, Semla, soft buns filled with almond paste and topped with whipped cream. Perfect for celebrating Fat Tuesday or any special occasion.
Preparation time
2h 37min
Cooking time
20min
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 14 g active dry yeast
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 200 g almond paste
- 100 g butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 500 ml heavy cream
- 240 ml milk
- 50 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 100 g sugar
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Step 2
In a large bowl, mix the flour, cardamom, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, sugar, butter, and egg. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
Step 3
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 5
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape them into buns. Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 6
Cover the buns and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Step 7
Brush the buns with a beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let them cool completely.
Step 8
Cut off the tops of the buns and scoop out a bit of the insides. Mix the scooped-out bread with the almond paste and a bit of milk to make a smooth filling.
Step 9
Fill the buns with the almond mixture and top with whipped cream. Place the tops back on and dust with powdered sugar.