Hveteboller is a traditional sweet bread or cardamom bun originating from Norway. The buns are made with a combination of flour, milk, yeast, sugar, cardamom, salt, eggs, and butter. The light dough is kneaded until smooth and soft, and it is then left to rest.
After some time, the dough is divided into smooth balls that are left to rest until puffed. The eggs and milk are whisked together, and the mixture is brushed over the top of each roll. These cardamom-scented rolls are baked until golden, then served immediately, usually with butter, coffee, and Geitost brown cheese on the side.
Saffransbullar is the Swedish version of a yellow, saffron-infused bun that is prepared with buttery yeasted dough and is often enriched with raisins or almond paste. The most popular version is known as lussekatt bun, a variety closely associated with St. Lucia’s Day, celebrated on December 13.
Their name translates as St. Lucia’s cats, because the spiraled shape is reminiscent of curled cats. Various versions of saffron buns are typically enjoyed during Advent, and they perfectly pair with coffee or glögg - the Swedish version of spiced mulled wine.
Julekake is a traditional sweet bread. It's made with a combination of flour, milk, yeast, sugar, butter, raisins, cardamom, and candied fruit. Spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg can also be added to the dough. Once baked, julekake is typically served with butter or fruit jams.
The sweet bread is especially popular during the festive Christmas season, and it's traditionally paired with a cup of coffee on the side.
The soft, cardamom-spiced pulla is a popular Finnish sweet bread made with rich yeasted dough that is usually served sprinkled with coarse sugar, almonds, or walnuts. Whether it is shaped into buns, rolls, or braided loaves, pulla is traditionally enjoyed as a sweet snack accompanied by coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.
It is served on various special occasions, but it can also be found in many bakeries, grocery stores, and coffee shops throughout the country. A similar type of cardamom-spiced bread is also commonly found in Sweden, where it is better known as vetebröd or bulle.
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