Semla are delicious Swedish cardamom-scented, almond paste-filled sweet buns.
Ingredients
Dough Starter:
1 cup warm milk (95-100 degrees F)
1 package active dry yeast (2 teaspoons)
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
⅔ cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
2 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Egg Wash:
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
Almond Filling:
14 ounces almond paste
½ cup powdered sugar
⅓ cup milk, or as needed to achieve desired texture
1 teaspoon ground cardamom, or to taste
For Serving:
1 ½ cups heavy cream, whipped
2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
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