Best 3 Sunshine Semlor Recipes
Sunshine semlor is a delightful Swedish pastry that combines the classic flavors of cardamom and almond with a bright citrus twist. It's a perfect treat for any occasion, whether you're hosting a brunch or simply looking for a sweet snack to enjoy. With its fluffy bun, creamy filling, and tangy glaze, sunshine semlor is sure to bring a smile to your face and warm your heart.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SUNSHINE SEMLOR
This is recipe for an authentic Swedish semla made by my friend Louise Vernerstrom from Falun, Sweden. Semlor are pastries that were originally exclusively eaten on Fat Tuesday. However, they are so good that that tradition has changed drastically. Many serve it all year round.
Provided by Gaylabaughman
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 3h4m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Combine warm milk and melted butter in a bowl. Add yeast and stir until completely dissolved. Mix in eggs and cardamom. Stir in flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Cover with a clean towel and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch dough down gently and divide into 20 pieces; shape into balls. Arrange balls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cover with a towel and let rise for about 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bake until golden brown, about 14 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 20 minutes.
- Cut 1/2 inch off the top of each bun to make a 'lid.' Scoop out the core of the bun gently with a fork. Repeat with remaining buns, setting tops aside and placing cores in a large bowl.
- Pour some milk over the cores to moisten. Mix in almond paste until smooth. Continue adding small amounts of milk until filling resembles a thick pudding. Spoon almond paste filling into the center of the buns.
- Combine heavy cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Top buns generously with whipped cream and place 'lids' on top. Use a sifter to dust tops with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 231.2 mg, Sugar 8 g
SWEDISH SEMLOR
A traditional Swedish recipe. You eat semlor on "Fettisdagen", second Tuesday in February, during Lent. It's best described as a cream bun with almond paste. A traditional way to eat this bun is to put the 'semla' in a bowl with warm milk, also known as 'hetvägg' translated it will be 'hot wall'. Or you can just enjoy it with a cup of coffee.
Provided by Tophondo
Categories Breads
Time 2h20m
Yield 16-20 semlor
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, pour in the milk och warm until lukewarm (99 F).
- Crumble the yeast in a bowl and stir in a little of the warm butter/milk until the yeast is completely dissolved.
- Add the rest of the butter/milk, salt, sugar, cardamom and most of the flour (save some for the rest of the baking). Work the dough smooth and shiny. It should let go from the edges of the bowl. Allow the dough to rise under a baking cloth for 40 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over a baking board and place the dough there. Make 1 bun per person by rolling the dough against the baking board in your cupped hand.
- Put the buns on a baking tray with oven paper and allow them to rise for an additional 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 440°F.
- Brush the buns with the beaten egg and bake them for about 10 minutes in the middle of the oven. Let them cool on an oven rack under a baking cloth.
- Cut of a cover on each bun. Take out a part of the crumb and put it in a bowl. Crumble in almond paste, mix and dilute with the milk to a rather soft mixture.
- Distribute the filling in the buns. Whip the cream and put a large dollop in every bun.
- Put the cover on and sift some confectioners' sugar over 'semlorna'.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.1, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 75.9, Sodium 70.4, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 9.6, Protein 7.6
SUNSHINE SEMLOR
This is recipe for an authentic Swedish semla made by my friend Louise Vernerstrom from Falun, Sweden. Semlor are pastries that were originally exclusively eaten on Fat Tuesday. However, they are so good that that tradition has changed drastically. Many serve it all year round.
Provided by Gaylabaughman
Categories Scandinavian Recipes
Time 3h4m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Combine warm milk and melted butter in a bowl. Add yeast and stir until completely dissolved. Mix in eggs and cardamom. Stir in flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Cover with a clean towel and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch dough down gently and divide into 20 pieces; shape into balls. Arrange balls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cover with a towel and let rise for about 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bake until golden brown, about 14 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 20 minutes.
- Cut 1/2 inch off the top of each bun to make a 'lid.' Scoop out the core of the bun gently with a fork. Repeat with remaining buns, setting tops aside and placing cores in a large bowl.
- Pour some milk over the cores to moisten. Mix in almond paste until smooth. Continue adding small amounts of milk until filling resembles a thick pudding. Spoon almond paste filling into the center of the buns.
- Combine heavy cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Top buns generously with whipped cream and place 'lids' on top. Use a sifter to dust tops with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 231.2 mg, Sugar 8 g
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk and cream.
- If you don't have cardamom pods, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom.
- Be careful not to overcook the semlor buns, or they will become dry.
- Let the semlor buns cool completely before filling them.
- If you're making the semlor buns ahead of time, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- When you're ready to serve the semlor buns, fill them with whipped cream and almond paste, and sprinkle them with powdered sugar.
Conclusion:
Semlor buns are a delicious and traditional Swedish pastry that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be filled with a variety of different fillings, making them a versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give semlor buns a try!
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