Semla

Ingredients

• 75 gram unsalted butter
• 3 dl milk
• 2.5 tsp dried yeast (25g fresh yeast)
• 2 pinches salt
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 3/4 dl sugar
• 9 dl flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 whisked egg

Directions

1. Melt the butter, add the milk and heat it to 37C.
2. Add the dried yeast and let it dissolve for 10 min.
3. Add salt, cardamom, sugar, and most of the flour.
4. Work the dough for about 10 min until smooth.
5. Let it rise for minimum 30 min.
6. Make round balls and place them on a baking pan, let it rise for another 30 min,
7. Turn on oven to 250C (488F).
8. Apply egg wash and let bake in middle of oven for about 7 min.