Swedish Cardamom Bun Muffins

Swedish Cardamom Bun Muffins are a delightful twist on traditional cardamom buns. These muffins are soft, aromatic, and perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack. The subtle sweetness and rich cardamom flavor make them a favorite treat among those who enjoy Swedish baking.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup raisins optional
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds optional
• Powdered sugar, for dusting optional

Instructions:

Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until it's just barely warm, about 110F or 43C

Take it off the heat and add the active dry yeast

Wait about five minutes until it foams up

Softened butter, sugar, and ground cardamom should all be mixed together in a large bowl

Mix until it's smooth

Mix the yeast mixture and egg together in the bowl until everything is well mixed

Add the flour and salt little by little and mix until a soft dough forms

Add the chopped almonds and raisins to the dough after you've made it

Let the dough rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size

Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel

Warm your oven up to 375 F 190 C and put paper liners in a muffin tin

Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces, and roll each piece into a ball

Get a muffin cup and put each ball in it

After the oven is hot, bake the muffins for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and when you tap them on the bottom, they sound hollow

Take the muffins out of the oven and set them on a wire rack to cool down a bit

Before serving, you can sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the muffins if you want to

Have fun with your Swedish baking!