Semlor from My Scottish Island Kitchen: The Hebridean Baker by Coinneach MacLeod

Semlor from My Scottish Island Kitchen: The Hebridean Baker by Coinneach MacLeod

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One of Sweden’s most beloved seasonal treats are Semla (Semla for singular, Semlor for plural). The day before Lent is celebrated by eating at least one of these! Semla is a bun flavoured with...

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Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • icing sugar for dusting
  • 300 ml (1¼ cups) double cream
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
  • 200 g (7 oz) almond paste (I recommend Odense Mandelmassa)
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 425 g (15 oz) strong white flour
  • 50 g (1¾ oz) caster sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom, freshly ground
  • 7 g (½ oz) instant dried yeast
  • 75 g (2½ oz) butter, softened
  • 250 ml (1 cup) milk

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