Lussekatter Swedish Saffron Buns
Lussekatter Swedish Saffron Buns are tender, golden rolls infused with aromatic saffron and enriched with milk, butter, and quark for a plush crumb. Studded with sweet raisins and shaped into classic S-coils, they offer a fragrant, lightly sweet bite that shines at winter gatherings, breakfasts, or festive coffee breaks.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves35
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lussekatter Swedish Saffron Buns, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the milk and butter in a small saucepan until the butter melts and the mixture reaches 100 degrees F (38 degrees C). Crumble the yeast into a bowl, pour in the warm milk, and stir until the yeast dissolves.
- 2
Stir in the quark, saffron, sugar, salt, and 7 cups of the flour. Mix the dough in the bowl until it turns shiny and silky, adding more flour as needed until it starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Cover and let rise for 40 minutes.
- 3
Line 2 or 3 baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly flour a work surface, punch down the dough, and divide it into 35 pieces. Roll each piece into a rope 5 to 6 inches long. With the rope flat on the work surface, roll each end toward the center in opposite directions to form a curled S-shape. Place the buns on the prepared baking sheets and garnish with raisins if desired. Cover with a towel and let rise for another 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 4
Gently brush each bun with beaten egg, then bake until puffed and golden, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Calories 186.44 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 5.97 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 30.36 g 11%
- Total Fat 3.98 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 2.42 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 18.06 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 18.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.93 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 7.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 31.49 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.7 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 68.94 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 32.21 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.2 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Lussekatter Swedish Saffron Buns is made with 10 ingredients and serves 35. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Fresh Yeast, and Milk. Each serving provides about 186.44 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lussekatter Swedish Saffron Buns made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Fresh Yeast, Milk, Raisin. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lussekatter Swedish Saffron Buns?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 186.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lussekatter Swedish Saffron Buns easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lussekatter Swedish Saffron Buns healthy?
- Lussekatter Swedish Saffron Buns has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 186.44 calories and 5.97 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.42 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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