Saint lucia buns recipe

These Lucia Saffron Buns are traditionally served for breakfast on Lucia Day, in mid-December. The saffron-hued buns are mildly sweet (I like them this way) - but you can add a little more sugar if you have a sweet tooth. Some people decorate them with raisins, others with pearl sugar, which does not melt during baking, and others just leave the buns plain.

December 13th, also known as Luciadag or Saint Lucy’s day, is fast approaching 🌟 In Scandinavia, it is an annual tradition to celebrate this holiday with lots of lights and a procession of children wearing white, carrying candles, and singing. It’s a beautiful tradition in the middle of the dark winter months! These Lucia buns are also a traditional part of the holiday, mainly in Sweden. Saffron gives them their beautiful color and they are deliciously soft and slightly sweet!

St. Lucia buns, or Lussekatter Rolls, are a Swedish Christmastime favorite infused with saffron and shaped like an S. Here's how to make them at home.

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.

Serve these Santa Lucia buns to celebrate on Sant Lucia Day Day and spread Santa Lucia's message of love and hope in the darkness.

St. Lucia Day Buns are a saffron infused bread from Sweden. The rolls are adorned with raisins to look like two cat eyes.

Lovely, slightly sweet, Swedish yeast buns, traditionally served on St. Lucia day.

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Brighten your winter days with Saint Lucia Buns from Sweden, known as lussekatter. These saffron-spiced, S-shaped treats peak in popularity on 13th Dec, Saint Lucia's Day. Perfect for Christmas, their unique flavor comes from saffron, making them a festive favorite alongside glogg and pepparkakor. 🔗 Full recipe & more holiday treats from around the globe: [Link to blog post](https://arousingappetites.com/saint-lucia-buns-swedish-saffron) #SaintLuciaBuns #SwedishTreats #ChristmasBaking…

Stop slaving in the kitchen every St. Lucia day and make this easier version of saffron buns (or lussekatter) instead. No Swedish Christmas holiday season would be without these delicious cardamon infused buns! Yum!! #stluciaday #christmasbaking #christmastraditions #saffronbuns #lussekatter