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Orange Cardamom Morning Buns

Fluffy Orange Cardamom Morning Buns That Brighten Your Day

Delightful Orange Cardamom Morning Buns that bring warmth and joy to your breakfast.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
First Rise 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 28 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour for a chewier texture
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar can be replaced with brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast active dry yeast works too
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt as an alternative
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted; coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup whole milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1 large egg or a flax egg for vegan option
For the Flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest or fresh lemon zest as alternative
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom or ground cinnamon if preferred
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice or lemon juice for a tangy twist
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons additional orange juice for glaze
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom or vanilla extract for different flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. Prepare the Wet Mix: Heat milk and butter in a saucepan until warm, whisk in the egg, then combine with dry ingredients.
  3. Knead the Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
  4. First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 40 minutes.
  5. Prepare the Filling: Mix sugar with orange zest, cardamom, and salt in a bowl.
  6. Shape the Buns: Roll dough into a rectangle, spread butter, sprinkle filling, roll, and cut into strips.
  7. Second Rise: Place shaped buns on baking sheets, cover, and let them rise for another 25-30 minutes.
  8. Bake the Buns: Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 17-18 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Make the Glaze: Combine orange juice and sugar in a saucepan until dissolved; drizzle over warm buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience. Optionally, pair with coffee or tea.

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