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Scandinavian baking

Swedish Semla Buns with Cardamom, Almond Paste, and Whipped Cream

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Soft, cardamom-scented brioche buns filled with fragrant almond paste and billowing whipped cream, these are the legendary Swedish Lent buns that inspire devoted queues outside Scandinavian bakeries every February. Once you make them at home, you will understand exactly why.

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Swedish Cardamom Buns with Pearl Sugar

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Pillowy, golden buns twisted with fragrant cardamom butter and crowned with crunchy pearl sugar — these are the kind of treat that fills your kitchen with the most irresistible smell imaginable. Once you understand the simple laminating technique, you will want to make them every weekend.

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