Swedish Plain Buns

Swedish Plain Buns


1. In a large mixing bowl, blend yeast & 1/2 cup of the cream.

2. In a small over low heat, melt the margarine, then add remaining 1/2 cup of cream & heat mixture just until LUKEWARM.

3. Add the warm mixture to the yeast mixture, then stir in sugar, ground almonds, cardamom, half of the flour & just 1 egg.

4. Add remaining flour gradually, stirring constantly.

5. After flour is incorporated, knead dough until smooth.

6. Sprinkle a little flour on top, then cover with a cloth & allow dough to rise until double in size.

7. Grease one or two large baking sheets.

8. Turn dough onto a lightly-fooured surface, then knead until smooth again.

9. Divide dough into 10 equal pieces and shape into round, smooth buns without cracks.

10. Place buns on the prepared baking sheet, & let rise until doubled.

11. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

12. Beat the 2nd egg then carefully brush each bun with beaten egg & bake for 10 minutes, until golden brown.

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