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Lussekatter (St. Lucia’s Day Saffron Buns)

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings

Citrus-scented, pillowy buns keep moist thanks to tangzhong, a cooked mixture of flour and water.

Ingredient:

  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1
  • 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 1 pound 3 1/8 ounces), plus more for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (4 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces, softened, plus more for greasing bowl
  • 36 golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Directions:

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