Fødselsdagsboller (Danish Birthday Buns)
A recipe for Fødselsdagsboller (Danish Birthday Buns)! These soft and pillowy rolls are perfect with butter and a glass of chocolate milk.
Servings 12 Buns
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) lukewarm milk 105-115˚F, 40-46˚C
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 grams) active dry yeast
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 3 1/2 cups (435 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons (40 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 large egg
For topping:
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the warm milk. 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 milk with activated yeast and butter.
- Mix in the flour, sugar, salt, cardamom, and egg 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 (7.5 centimeters) apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Cover with dish towels and allow to rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- 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 serving with butter.