Lussekatter (Swedish Sweet Saffron Buns) Recipe

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Lussekatter (Swedish Sweet Saffron Buns)
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Directions:

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, mix together yeast, milk, saffron, and 1 teaspoon sugar; let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in the remaining sugar, along with the flour, salt and 2 of the eggs. Mix on low speed until dough forms and gathers around the paddle. Replace paddle with dough hook and add butter; knead on medium-high speed until dough pulls away froms ides of bowl, 8 minutes. Transfer dough to a large bowl greased with oil and cover with plastic wrap; let rest in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 hour.
  3. Divide dough into 32 pieces and roll each piece into an 8-inch long rope. Form each rope into an S-shape and then roll each end into a tight sprial (maintaining S-shape). Place shaped dough pieces 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets; cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  4. Heat oven to 400°F Uncover the dough pieces and place a raisin at the center of each of the spirals. Lightly beat remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush each bun with egg mixture. Bake until buns are golden brown and cooked through, 16 minutes. Transfer buns to a wire rack and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 344.88 Kcal (1444 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.82g 23%
Cholesterol 36.13mg 12%
Sodium 994.73mg 41%
Potassium 144.26mg 3%
Total Carbs 46.31g 15%
Sugars 4.8g 19%
Dietary Fiber 5.13g 21%
Protein 7.48g 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 150.4mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 331.06 Kcal (1386 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.23g 23%
Cholesterol 34.69mg 12%
Sodium 954.87mg 41%
Potassium 138.48mg 3%
Total Carbs 44.45g 15%
Sugars 4.61g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4.92g 21%
Protein 7.18g 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 144.4mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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