Swedish Cardamom Buns

Method

1. 1Crumble yeast into a large mixing bowl. Warm the milk to 37°C, pour over the yeast, and stir until completely dissolved.
2. 2Add 50 g of softened butter, half of the sugar, 5 ml ground cardamom, salt, and most of the flour. Knead the dough vigorously for 8–10 minutes until supple and smooth. Cover and let rise for 40 minutes.
3. 3Mix the remaining 75 g softened butter with the remaining sugar and 5 ml cardamom into a smooth, spreadable filling.
4. 4Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 30x40 cm rectangle. Spread the spiced filling evenly, fold the dough in half lengthwise, slice into 12 strips, twist into knots, and place on a lined baking tray. Let rise for 30 minutes.
5. 5Preheat the oven to 225°C. Brush the buns with beaten egg and bake for 8–10 minutes until deep golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.