Ingredients
Dough 1
- 50 gram salted butter
- 500 ml milk
- 50 gram fresh yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 750 gram flour
Dough 2
- 1 gram saffron
- 1 st sugar lump
- 125 gram room temperature butter
- 135 gram sugar
- 1 st egg
- 300 gram flour
Saffron Buns
There is something special about these buns for Christmas, don´t you think?
Saffron buns are a festive favourite, often enjoyed during the holiday season. These bright yellow buns are soft, slightly sweet, and infused with the unique, aromatic taste of saffron. Using the Ankarsrum Assistent Original makes it easy to create these beautiful saffron buns at home.
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Assemble the Assistent with the stainless-steel bowl, dough knife and dough roller.
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In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the milk. Make it up to 37°C (98°F)
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Crumble the yeast into the bowl, add the milk and start the assistant with the dough roller right next to the edge, at low speed until the yeast dissolves.
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Add sugar, salt and flour,
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Increase speed to medium. Lock arm in place about 1 inch (2-4 cm) from the side of the bowl. Set the timer for 10 minutes and let knead.
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Cover the bowl with the bowl cover and let it rise for 60 minutes.
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Set oven to 225-250°C (435°F).
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Crush saffron and sugar lump in a mortar.
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Assemble the assistant with beater bowl and cookie whisks.
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Mix room temperature butter and sugar in the beater bowl.
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Add egg and saffron.
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Add dough 2 into dough 1 and blend them together with the dough roller.
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Add the rest of the flour.
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Make saffron buns and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Add raisins and let them rise for 30 minutes.
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Brush the buns with egg.
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Bake in the oven for 7-9 minutes.
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Let cool down on a wire rack.
