Swedish Cream Buns (Semlor) – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Cardamom Buns:
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup warmed milk, (about 105-115 degrees F)
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• For the Egg Wash:
• 1 tablespoon milk
• For the Filling:
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3/4 of the bun crumbs from inside the buns
• 7 ounces almond paste grated
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons Confectioners' sugar, plus additional for garnish