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Nutritional Values
300kcal
7gProtein
50gCarbs
8gFat
3gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Saffron Buns
How to order / say it
Say it
Lussekatter — [LOOS-seh-kah-ter]
Order
I'd like the saffron buns, please.
Locally
Jag skulle vilja ha lussekatter, tack.
Say locally
Sweet yeast buns flavored with saffron, traditionally served around St. Lucia's Day.
Why try it?
Lussekatter are integral to Swedish Christmas and St. Lucia Day, reflecting the blend of Christian and Norse traditions.
How it tastes
Soft, aromatic buns with the distinctive flavor of saffron, often featuring raisins on top, providing a sweet and delicate taste.
Origin & History — first documented: 1600
Dating back to the 17th century, these buns symbolize the light of St. Lucia's Day and are named after the lightbringer, Lucifer.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 500 g flour
- 🥛 250 ml milk
- 🥛 100 g butter
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🧂 1 g saffron
- 🌾 25 g yeast
- 🍯 50 g raisins
Method
- 1 Heat milk and dissolve saffron; add yeast and a pinch of sugar.
- 2 Mix flour, sugar, milk, and melted butter to form a dough.
- 3 Knead and let rise until doubled in size.
- 4 Shape into buns, decorate with raisins, and bake at 180°C (356°F) for 12 minutes.
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