Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeel folks, squeeeeeeeeeeeel. I recently spent a whole 2 hours wandering through a department store immersed in things Christmas. People, this was serious business. I am talking Christmas table decorations and Christmas wrapping paper. And Christmas toys . And Christmas lights. And Christmas presents. And more Christmas presents. Pure Bintu heaven.
In those 2 hours I came up with 15 different colour schemes, each one definitely better than the next till I finally decided it was going to be a ‘riot of colour’ scheme. Heck if I could not decide then I would have them all. Then I had the joy of picking the final few items to complete the mini chefs homemade advent calendar.
I will neither confirm nor deny that I might have snuck in a few extra presents for myself too. Then there was what seemed like hours on planning the perfect Christmas centrepiece. Folks, I could have lived in that shop forever.
Well back at home, I completely ignored Freddy, put up my feet and gloated over my Christmas hoard. Then a light bulb moment of why not make some Christmassy cardamom buns to end the day? So a few hours later I snuggled up in-front of the wood burning stove, with a couple of cardamom buns (made in a muffin tin) and a cup of chai tea on one side, and my shopping hoard on the other, Christmas lights above and all was alright with the world.
Over the top? Yes, but such fun. Hopefully some of the fun would rub off on you and convince you to make these cardamom swirl buns. Happy happy baking.
And wishing all my readers a happy Christmas and an even happier New Year.
- 225 ml (0.95 cup) milk
- 75 g (2.64oz) butter
- 300 g (10.5oz) plain white flour sifted
- 125 g (4.4oz) whole-wheat flour sifted
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tsp fast action yeast
- 1 egg beaten
- 75 g (2.64oz) butter softened
- 50 g (1.8oz) caster sugar
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg beaten
- 2-3 tbsp demerara sugar
- Heat the milk in a saucepan with the butter till it is almost boiling, switch off and let cool.
- Mix all the dry ingredients for the dough in a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Pour in the cooled milk mixture and egg and mix until it forms a dough.
- Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and leave to rise in a warm place for about 30 mins.
- Whilst the dough is rising make the filling by mixing all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Oil 2 twelve cup silicon muffin cases and set them aside.
- Split the dough in half, cover one half with a kitchen cloth and roll the other half out into a 25cm X 12cm rectangle.
- Spread half the filling over the dough, ten roll the dough from one of the long edges into a long cylinders (kind of like a Swiss roll) and seal the edges with water.
- Use a sharp non-serrated knife (or dental floss) to cut the dough log into 12 even pieces, and place each piece flat in a muffin cup. Cover and leave to rise in a warm place for about 30 mins until doubled.
- Repeat the process for the second ball of dough.
- Preheat the oven to fan-assisted 180C / 200C / 400F / gas 6.
- Glaze the buns, sprinkle on some sugar and bake for 12-15 mins until golden brown. Leave them to cool for a little while before serving.
You might need to bake these in 2 batches if your oven in not big enough to take them in one go.
Slightly adapted from Scandilicious Baking by Signe Johansen.
these look scrumptious Bintu – perfect for lazy breakfasts over the next couple of weeks! bookmarking
Exactly Nazima.
Sounds like a fantastic day! I love Christmas shopping and always try to make an occasion out of it. I love that you topped it off with Cardamom Buns and a cup of chai – my idea of heaven! Thank for sharing the recipe. I’ve printed it and hope to make them for Christmas Eve 😀 got to start as I mean to go on!
You can never go wrong with a few of these after a hectic shopping day.
Oh, I bet these made the kitchen smell heavenly! I just adore cardamom scented anything!
I like the non-kneading thing of these, they’d work well with spelt flour instead of wholewheat right?
I’ve got a batch of cinnamon rolls (they have so much cardamom in them they really should be renamed) in the freezer, which I’m getting through fast, as soon as they’re gone….. 🙂
I am not sure I can keep them so long as you have.
I bet these smell amazing! We are going to be making cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning and I will make sure that I add some cardamom in to them too.
Hmmmmmm. I am just imagining the smell of your kitchen.
I adore cardamom too and am very jealous of your festive shopping trip.
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Delicious buns Bintu, I do see quite a cardamom theme on your site.
Cardamom addict, me.
Oh yes please, a cardamom swirl bun is just waht i would love right now. I wish you could send me some over as I am so loving the sound of these. Have a Happy Xmas!
Happy Christmas right back Laura.
We are absolutely smitten by the flavor in this beautiful treat; cardamon is the perfect component. Thanks much for this great recipe. Thanks for sharing!!
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I love cardamom, these buns sound delicious, great idea to make them in muffin tins!
Things in muffin tins are just too cute.
You had me at cardamom. 🙂
Hahahaha
yummy yummy a big iove of cinnamon.x
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These look lovely B. and simple and perfect for breakfast on Christmas morning, I have a thing for cinnamon-ey treats with coffee! 🙂
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Cardamom swirl buns – yes please!! They look gorgeous!! Perfect for breakfast over the holidays!
Hope you get to try them over the holidays Neli.
Those look delicious! Have a wonderful Christmas!
Right back at you Akaleister.
We love the taste of cardamon and sometimes don’t come across enough recipes that feature it. These buns sound perfect for a nice breakfast. Thank you for sharing.
Pleasure Marisa Franca.
my one goal for xmas morning was eat cinnamon rolls but due to unexpected travel plans, it didnt happen. im hoping new year morning will and pinning your post because im obsessed with cardamom baked goods. thank you!!!!
Ooh, welcome to my little blog and nice to meet another cardamom obsessed person.
Mmmm love the addition of cardamon!
Yes, a lovely little twist Tina.
Looks scrumptious! These will make a delicious take-along to my mother-in-laws Sunday brunch.
Oh yes Tina Marie.
Ooh these sound delicious, I love cardamom! Oh and I can totally relate to the whole christmas store thing – pure bliss 🙂
My OH thinks I am a bit obsessive. 😀
nice.happy new year,eating cardamon buns.
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Yes to Cardamon! This has my name all over it! Need just one bun for my coffee and I will be one happy camper.
I love cardamom. These are perfect, delicious little snacks just right for any time. Have a fabulous New Year filled with wonderful recipes and amazing food. GG
Really love the idea of making swirl buns in a muffin tin,
Sounds like you had a really fun afternoon making these, Bintu.
Happy New Year!
P.S. was reading about 2016 food trends and it sounds like African food is going to be big this year 😉
The gorgeous picture on instagram brought me all the way here. What a beautifull bun idea. They look delicious. Hope you had a fan Christmas
Wow! These even look like Christmas! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday!:-)
Delicious buns…Happy New Year!