Swedish Saffron Buns

"Holiday traditions are always paired with good food and often beverages. The traditional Swedish saffron buns, known as St. Lucia’s, are made on December 13th and enjoyed throughout the Christmas holidays. These soft and buttery buns are the perfect match to a cup of coffee and mulled wine. Known as the festival of Light, St. Lucia is celebrated with a candlelight procession and remains one of Sweden’s most popular customs. This recipe does not use special ingredients with the exception of saffron. Saffron is expensive to buy and a few grams will cost you a fortune. But it is worth it. You make these buns once a year so go for it. Additionally, you will need dry yeast that may not be largely available in all grocery stores. Check also with your local bakery. It may well sell it."

Preparation Time40 min

Chilling Time15 min

Cooking Time10 min

Cooking MethodOven