Semla

Indulge in the delightful Swedish Semla, a soft cardamom bun filled with sweet almond paste and topped with fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or a festive celebration!

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 75 g butter
• 50 g sugar
• 250 ml milk
• 25 g yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 300 g whipped cream
• 100 g almond paste

Method

1. 1

   In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and ground cardamom. Make a well in the center.

3. 3

   Add the melted butter and yeast mixture into the well. Mix until a dough forms.

4. 4

   Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a cloth. Let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

5. 5

   Preheat your oven to 225°C (437°F). Once the dough has risen, divide it into 8 equal pieces and shape them into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. 6

   Let the dough balls rest for another 20 minutes to rise slightly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.

7. 7

   Once cooled, cut off the tops of the buns and scoop out a little of the inside. Mix the scooped dough with almond paste and fill the buns with this mixture and whipped cream.

8. 8

   Place the tops back on the filled buns, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.