SAINT LUCIA BUNS - LUSSEKATTER - SAFFRON BUNS

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A Swedish Tradition On 13 December the Swedes celebrate the Italian Saint Lucia with a remarkable enthusiasm, surpassing any Italian festivities devoted to the same lady. One mandatory constituent in the celebrations is a saffron-flavoured bun, in Swedish called a lussekatt, a "Lucia cat". The shape of this bun might vary somewhat, but is always based on bread designs dating back to earlier Christmas celebrations in Sweden. A Swedish Traditional Recipe from The Santesson Family, www.santesson.com

Provided by Margareta

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h8m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

300 ml milk
1 g saffron
50 g baker's yeast
150 g sugar
125 g butter or 125 g margarine
700 g all-purpose flour
1 egg
salt
raisins

Steps:

  • Melt butter or margarine in a pan and add the milk and the saffron.
  • Warm the mixture to 37 oC (100 oF).
  • Use a thermometer; the correct temperature is important!
  • Pour the mixture over the finely divided yeast; then add the remaining ingredients (except for the egg and the raisins), which should have a temperature of 21-23 oC (72-75 oF).
  • Mix into a smooth dough.
  • Cover the dough with a piece of cloth and let it rise for 30 minutes.
  • Knead the dough, divide it into 25-30 pieces and form each piece into a round bun.
  • Let the buns rest for a few minutes, covered by a piece of cloth.
  • Form each bun into a string, 15-20 cm long, then arrange the string in a suitable shape, e.g. an S or double S. Regardless of the shape, the ends of the string should meet.
  • Press a few raisins into the dough.
  • Cover the"Lucia cats" with a piece of cloth and let them rise for 40 minutes.
  • Whip the egg together with a few grains of salt, and paint the"Lucia cats" with the mixture.
  • Bake them for 5-10 minutes in the oven at 250 oC (475 oF) until golden brownish yellow.

thatkidtreydian
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. These buns were a hit with my family and friends.


Adana Koroma
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These buns were delicious! I loved the unique flavor of the saffron.


Karlee Thompson
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These buns were a little dry for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll add some more butter to the dough next time.


Dj jay Macdeee
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I'm not a baker, but these buns were easy to make and they turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Chelsea Thompson
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I followed the recipe exactly and my buns turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, with a delicate saffron flavor.


Michel Passi
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These buns are beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


shughal meela
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I had a hard time finding saffron, but I was able to find it online. It was worth the effort because these buns were amazing!


Chala Chala
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These buns were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They are definitely a fun and festive treat.


klil kin
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I'm not usually a fan of saffron, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in these buns. They were delicious!


Savi Clement
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I've been making these buns for years and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so easy to make and they always come out perfect.


Mercy Wangui
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These St. Lucia buns were a hit at our holiday party! They were light, fluffy, and full of flavor. The saffron added a unique and festive touch.