Saffron buns recipe

Here's another Swedish Christmas tradition for you! Lussekatter (or St. Lucia buns) are saffron-flavored sweet buns that are great for snacks or dessert --- excellent with coffee or tea. So, try making them at home!

Prep Time : 20 + 10 Minutes | Cook Time : 20 Minutes | Total Time : 3 hours | Difficulty : Moderate Hello my lovelies! Another day of homemade sunshine! This time in bread form. And ya’ll kn…

Holidays, especially the Christmas season, are some of the best times to celebrate traditions across the globe. Each Scandinavian country, and even city, has their own way to ring in the season, through festivals, recipes and decor. Sweden is no different, as they celebrate St. Lucia Day in December during Advent with lussekatter (lussebullar) or saffron buns.

St. Lucia Buns! A Swedish Christmastime favorite—saffron infused S shaped sweet rolls, for St. Lucia Day. #holiday #baking #swedish #bread

This enriched yeasted dough is flavoured with saffron and then filled with a delicious almond and orange butter. Pure indulgence.

Saffron buns and Gingerbreads are both very common Christmas sweets in Scandinavia. I gave you a great recipe for Saffron buns already last years, you find it here. This recipe has the same dough, …

The best, 100% authentic, Swedish Lussekatter (saffron buns) for St Lucia and Christmas! Easy to make without quark or nuts, with just the tips you need.

Saffron buns (called Lussekatter) are a favourite Christmastime treat for Swedes. Light, fluffy, and full of saffron infused goodness, these buns are traditionally enjoyed on December 13, St. Lucia Day. St. Lucia Day is an advent celebration that takes places in Sweden and Norway. Honouring St. Lucia, who was martyred for her faith, girls chosen to […]

These Swedish-style saffron buns are wonderful for breakfast, especially served warm from the oven with jam.