Boller (Sweet Buns) Recipe

1. 1

   Heat butter, cold to lukewarm.

2. 2

   Heat lowfat milk to lukewarm, about 37 C (100 F).

3. 3

   Stir the yeast into the lowfat milk (or possibly mix dry yeast into the flour).

4. 4

   Add in sugar and cardamom (and raisins if you use them) to the flour.

5. 5

   Add in lowfat milk and yeast mix.

6. 6

   Add in melted and cooled butter.

7. 7

   Stir well till dough is shiny and pliable.

8. 8

   Add in a little more flour if dough is too sticky.

9. 9

   Cover dough with plastic wrap and let stand in a hot place till risen to double in bulk, about 45- 60 min.

10. 10

    Stop here if you are making kringle.

11. 11

    Knead dough lightly, roll with your hands into a long sausage and divide into 24 equal parts.

12. 12

    Shape each piece into a round ball.

13. 13

    Place on greased baking sheet and let rise about 20 min.

14. 14

    Brush with beaten egg.

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    Bake on the middle rack of the oven till they are nicely browned with pale sides.

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    250 C (475 F) 8-10 min.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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