How to Make Sunshine Semlor - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to our recipe for Sunshine Semlor! If you're a fan of the traditional Swedish pastry known as semla, you're in for a treat with this delightful and unique twist on the classic. Semla, also known as semlor in plural form, is a sweet, cardamom-spiced bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream, typically served in Sweden during the Lenten season. Our Sunshine Semlor recipe takes this beloved pastry to a whole new level by adding a burst of citrus flavor and a bright, sunny twist.

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups almond milk (heated to 82 degrees F (28 degrees C))
  • ⅔ cup butter, melted
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ cup milk
  • 5 ounces almond paste, grated
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 14 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 4 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 semlor

  • Mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine warm milk and melted butter in a bowl. Add yeast and stir until completely dissolved. Mix in eggs and cardamom. Stir in flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Cover with a clean towel and let rise for 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down gently and divide into 20 pieces; shape into balls. Arrange balls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cover with a towel and let rise for about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake until golden brown, about 14 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Cut 1/2 inch off the top of each bun to make a 'lid.' Scoop out the core of the bun gently with a fork. Repeat with remaining buns, setting tops aside and placing cores in a large bowl.
  • Pour some milk over the cores to moisten. Mix in almond paste until smooth. Continue adding small amounts of milk until filling resembles a thick pudding. Spoon almond paste filling into the center of the buns.
  • Combine heavy cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • Top buns generously with whipped cream and place 'lids' on top. Use a sifter to dust tops with confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    327 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 231mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 114mg