Throughout Scandinavia, every nation boasts its unique rendition of delectable cream-stuffed buns, traditionally savored during the Fastelavn (Shrovetide) celebration. The Norwegian twist, which I was raised on, encompasses a sugary cardamom bun lavishly packed with jam and whipped cream. Here's my personal take on it 🫶:
For 15 petite buns
Dough Components:
- 370 g artisan bread flour
- 55 g standard white sugar
- 6 g quick-acting dry yeast
- 6 g table salt
- Between 185-200 g fresh milk at ambient temperature (initiate with the lesser quantity, supplement if essential)
- 1 full-sized egg
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
- 65 g butter, diced and brought to room warmth
Strawberry-Blood Orange Conserve:
- 400 g preserved strawberries
- 200 g crystalline sugar
- Juice and zest of ½ blood orange
Vanilla-Infused Whipped Cream:
- 750 g heavy cream
- 80 g icing sugar
- Essence extracted from a vanilla pod or 1 tsp of vanilla concentrate
Procedure:
Dough Crafting:
- In the basin of a mixer with a kneading attachment, amalgamate all ingredients except the butter.
- Commence kneading for about a ten-minute span at a moderate pace.
- Introduce the diced, room-temperature butter gradually. Once fully incorporated, persist in kneading for another 10-20 minutes until the dough reaches the desired elasticity, evident from the windowpane test.
- Allow the dough to rise in a 78F/26C setting for approximately 90 minutes, or until its volume doubles.
Forming & Baking:
- Post doubling, partition the dough into 15 segments and mold into spherical shapes.
- Set them on parchment-lined trays, envelop, and let them rise once again in a 78F/26C ambiance for roughly 45 minutes.
- Prior to baking, glaze them with an egg wash. Bake in a preheated oven at 350F/180C for nearly 12 minutes. Let them cool to ambient temperature.
Conserve Crafting:
- Gently warm all ingredients, ensuring consistent stirring.
- Allow it to simmer for a duration of 20-30 minutes till it reaches a dense consistency.
- Relocate to the chiller until assembly time.
Cream Creation:
- In a mixer bowl armed with a whisk, pool all the ingredients.
- Whisk them until you achieve a soft-medium crest. Be cautious not to whisk excessively.
Lastly, compile as showcased in the accompanying video and serve fresh. Relish every bite! 💖