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Saffron Tea Cakes

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

These fluffy brioche-based tea cakes play off the flavors of lussekatter, a Swedish pastry featuring saffron, spices, and raisins.

Ingredient:

  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour (about 14 7/8 ounces)
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour (about 4 ounces)
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope instant yeast or quick-rising yeast (such as Fleischmann’s RapidRise)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (8 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled
  • Cooking spray
  • 3/4 cup golden raisins
  • 3 tablespoons demerara sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Directions:

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