Semlor: Traditional Swedish Fat Tuesday Buns (semla recipe)
"A traditional Swedish cream and marzipan filled brioche bun which is made for Lent...."
INGREDIENTS
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whipping cream
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powdered/confectioner’s sugar for dusting
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3/4 cup powdered/confectioner’s sugar
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1/2 cup ground almonds (without skins)
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1 fresh egg white (mine came from my neighbor and it’s the only way I eat raw eggs) not recommended with store-bought eggs
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1 tbsp cream
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1 egg yolk
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1 tsp cardamom
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1/2 cup (4 oz) lukewarm water
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1 egg, slightly beaten
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 cup (4 oz) warm milk
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1/3 cup (2.5 oz) melted butter
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1/3 cup (2.5 oz) + 1/2 tsp sugar, divided
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2 tsp dry yeast
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4 cups (20 oz) all purpose or bread flour, or more if needed
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