A recipe for Fødselsdagsboller (Danish Birthday Buns) in celebration of Tara’s Multicultural Table turning 7 years old!
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Today, Tara’s Multicultural Table is 7 years old! Thank you all so much for your support. To celebrate, I am sharing a recipe for these Fødselsdagsboller (Danish Birthday Buns) and a giveaway of some of my favorite things this year.
Fødselsdagsboller (Danish Birthday Buns)
I first came across Fødselsdagsboller while reviewing Cook Yourself Happy last year and thought they would be perfect for this week since it is my blogiversary and recently Chad’s birthday! Fødselsdagsboller are soft and pillowy rolls that are especially delicious served warm with tandsmør, a layer of butter thick enough to leave tooth marks when you bite into it, and a glass of chokolademælk (chocolate milk). The kids also enjoy them simply with jam. To celebrate, stick a little flag in the top of each bun before serving.
The ground cardamom adds a nice fragrance and hint and spice. Adjust between 1/2-1 teaspoon based on your personal taste or simply omit.
These Fødselsdagsboller are best the day they are made, but they can be frozen. Place the baked, cooled buns in an airtight freezer bag for up to 1-2 months. They can be reheated in a 325˚F oven until warmed.
The Giveaway {CLOSED}
As a thank you to all of my readers, I am also hosting a giveaway {CLOSED} with some of my favorite products this year.
- Copenhagen Food: I bought Copenhagen Food prior to our trip to Denmark and it has helped so much before and after. A lot of the food ideas added to our itinerary came from this book and there are plenty of recipes to continue to bring back memories now that we are home.
- Wilton Non-stick 6-Cavity Donut Baking Pans 2-count: We are a big fan of baked doughnuts and added a couple of new recipes this year, Baked Cookies and Cream Doughnuts and Baked Funfetti Doughnuts. These are the round pans I use.
Eppicotispai Garganelli and Gnocchi Stripper: This little gnocchi board is perfect for making the Burrata Gnocchi I featured this year and other fun pasta shapes like garganelli.
Fødselsdagsboller (Danish Birthday Buns) Recipe
Adapted from Cook Yourself Happy
Fødselsdagsboller (Danish Birthday Buns)
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water 105-115˚F
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 egg
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2-1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For topping:
- 1 egg
- Salted butter for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water. Stir and allow to sit until the yeast is frothy, about 10 minutes.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough attachment or a large bowl, combine the water with activated yeast, butter, and egg.
- Mix in the flour, sugar, cardamom, and salt until a dough forms. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until soft and smooth. If it is too sticky to handle, add a little more flour (just enough to remove the stickiness- don't add too much or it will create tougher rolls).
- Place the dough back in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and allow to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Line two baking trays with parchment or lightly grease.
- Divide the risen dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place at least 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Cover with dish towels and allow to rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg. Brush over the risen buns and bake in the preheated oven until golden, 10-12 minutes.
- Allow the buns to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing in half and spreading with a thick layer of butter. Serve immediately.
Chris Coffey
Happy 7th b-day
Tara
Thanks!
Manda Shank
I like the mango lassi
Kel
My favorite was an easy one – French palm trees. thanks!
https://tarasmulticulturaltable.com/palmiers-french-palm-tree-pastries/
Tara
I love these too 🙂
Susan Broughton
There are too many to choose. I love all the different countries you sample from!
Tara
Thank you Susan!
Michelle
Love the little bit of sweetness added to these. So good.
Rebecca
ohh I’ve had these rolls before, they’re really good! I’ll definitely have to make them again
Jessica Formicola
I’ve never had a danish birthday bun, but man do these look good! I can’t wait to try them!
Kelly Anthony
Congratulations on your anniversary and all your hard work. These danish buns look like the perfect way to celebrate.
Camilla M. Mann
I love those buns!! Thanks for sharing.
Tara
🙂
Carlee
Congratulations on the milestone! These buns look fabulous. I’ve been wanting to do more baking with cardamom, so I’ll have to give them a try.
Tara
Thank you! I love cardamom 🙂
Kelly D
I like your Pasticho recipe. Happy 7 years!
Tara
Thank you!
Annette
I like BADAM PAAL (INDIAN ALMOND MILK), but make it with sugar alternatives.
bn100
kanda
harolde
Baby Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic
Colton H.
My favorite recipe so far (which I intend to try soon) is the one for making hojicha ice cream! I’ve made alternative ingredients custards before, and while I enjoy matcha ice cream very much, never considered making desserts with other teas. I thought it was interesting that you put the loose leaves directly into the mixture instead of, say, making a tea and adding the liquid to the milk. It makes me wonder if I can make a nice white tea custard in a similar way. I might explore that soon.
Congratulations on your anniversary milestone, and thank you for this opportunity.
Tara
Thank you! I have been wanting to try the method with other types of tea as well. An ice cream place near me makes an earl grey lavender flavor and another with a mixture of oolong, jasmine, and green tea.
Tina W
I love your Hong Shao Rou (Chinese Red-Braised Pork). Such a flavor bomb!!
Tara
Thanks!
Athena
I can’t pick a favorite recipe. Your blog has been inspirational and one of my favorite things on my Facebook feed.
Sarai
Congratulations on 7 years!
These rolls sound delicious, and I will have to make them sometime soon. So far, my favorite is still the Strawberries and Cream French Toast Casserole (https://tarasmulticulturaltable.com/strawberries-and-cream-french-toast-casserole/). When strawberries aren’t in season, I change the flavors by eliminating the strawberries and using a little extra cinnamon and fresh ground nutmeg to flavor the casserole.
Jeffrey
My favorite recipe is a toss up between Tiramisu Pancakes and the Chicken Teriyaki Pizza.
Kim
the Baby Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic recipe looks so easy to make. i love chinese recipes.
Ally
I really love the Malaysian pulled tea!
Jennifer Essad
love the poppy seed waffles, they are a nice option for appetizers
Brenda Haines
There are so many to chose from! But I have to go with, Pupusas de Queso! I love food from Central America!
Susan Christy
I found your CZECH BREADED PORK CUTLET recipe on Pinterest and that’s what brought me here. I plan to make it next weekend.
latanya
I like the karaage japanese fried chicken
Kayla Klontz
The marscapone crepes look amazing!
Cassandra D
I would have to go with Breakfast Nachos.
Jenny Ham
I like the Pappardelle with Mixed Mushroom Ragu