Semla

Semla

A semla is a traditional Swedish cardamon bun filled with almond paste and sweet cream. They're a popular treat on Fat Tuesday.

Preparation Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Calories
442 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
When yeast has softened, stir flour mixture into milk mixture to form a soft dough. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth, and allow to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. Lightly grease baking sheets; set aside.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and the center is firm, about 10 to 15 minutes. Cool buns on a wire rack to room temperature.
Step 4
For preparing buns: Whisk milk, butter, and eggs together in a large bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top; let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, sift 5 cups flour, sugar, cardamom, and salt into a large bowl.
Step 5
Sift 1 cup flour and baking powder together. Stir into risen dough, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Shape into 16 balls and place onto the prepared baking sheets. Cover with a damp cloth, and allow to rise until doubled in bulk, 35 to 40 minutes.
Step 6
For preparing fillings: Once cool, cut a slice about 1/2-inch thick off of the top of each bun and set aside. Scoop or cut out the center of buns, leaving a shell about 1/2-inch thick. Tear removed bread into small pieces and place into a bowl. Moisten bread with milk, then mix in marzipan until smooth. Add additional milk as needed until marzipan filling is nearly as soft as pudding; set aside.
Step 7
Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Add sugar gradually, continuing to beat until soft peaks form.
Step 8
Fill each shell with a spoonful of marzipan filling. Pipe whipped cream on top of filling; it should be about 1/2 inch over the top of each bun. Replace the tops onto buns; dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.
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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • confectioners' sugar for dusting
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
  • 5 ounces marzipan
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 0.5 cup milk, or as needed
  • 0.66666668653488 cup butter, melted
  • 1.5 cups warm milk (70 to 80 degrees F)

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