Crunchy Swedish Saffron Knots with Cardamom Sugar Glaze
Aromatic, Golden Pastries with a Sweet Finish
Enjoy these fragrant and crisp Swedish saffron knots, accented with a sweet cardamom sugar glaze. Perfect for any gathering or as a delightful treat.
- 3 h
- 12 knots
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Dough
For the Cardamom Sugar Glaze
For Brushing
Preparation
Marinating the Saffron Milk
Warm the milk
Heat the milk until warm, not hot, and add saffron threads.
Steep the saffron
Let the saffron steep for 10 minutes to release its color and flavor.
Activate the yeast
Once infused, sprinkle the yeast over saffron milk; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Preparing the Dough
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and cardamom.
Add wet ingredients
Mix in saffron milk and melted butter, stirring to create a dough.
Ensure the milk is only warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
Knead the dough
Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Use a stand mixer with a dough hook to simplify the kneading process.
Cooking Process
First Rise
Allow dough to rise in an oiled bowl, covered, for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shape the knots
Roll out the dough into a rectangle, cut into strips, and form into knots.
Second Rise
Place knots on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes.
Plating & Serving
Crunchy Swedish Saffron Knots with Cardamom Sugar Glaze
Crunchy Swedish Saffron Knots with Cardamom Sugar Glaze
Plating & Serving
Drizzle the cardamom sugar glaze over knots while warm for a perfect glistening finish.