SAINT LUCIA BUNS - LUSSEKATTER - SAFFRON BUNS
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
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.
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thatkidtreydian
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. These buns were a hit with my family and friends.
Adana Koroma
[email protected]These buns were delicious! I loved the unique flavor of the saffron.
Karlee Thompson
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my buns turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, with a delicate saffron flavor.
Michel Passi
[email protected]These buns are beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
shughal meela
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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.