Comments on: Swedish Cardamom Buns (kardemummabullar)

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 01:25:54 +0000

Hi Karen – sorry you’re having trouble. Do you have an instant-read thermometer, if your water is too hot, it will kill the yeast and the dough won’t rise. It also could be that you’re not giving it enough time to rise. There are some good tips in this post https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-proof-bread-when-its-cold-outside-and-inside/

By: Karen A Austin

Karen A Austin — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 01:04:55 +0000

Hi, I have tried this recipe a couple of times and am having trouble getting the dough to rise. Any thoughts? I am a fairly new baker so my inexperience is likely contributing to my lack of success. LOL Thanks, Karen

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 18:45:05 +0000

In reply to Corinne.

Thanks Corinne – glad you enjoyed the buns! Generally, if they untwist it’s because the gluten is too tight and the dough just needs to rest a little bit to allow the gluten strands to relax. So if you’re fighting the dough just cover it and let it rest for a few minutes and then come back to it and try shaping it again. I’ll put making a video for this post on my to-do list.

By: Corinne

Corinne — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 18:05:44 +0000

I tried this recipe today, and I thought the taste was great. However, I could not taste the cardamom. Also, I really wanted to do the double twist method, but could not figure it out based on the provided video and pictures. My made-up method looked pretty good before it baked, and then a number of them came unraveled a bit in the oven. Perhaps if you could post a video with a close-up view of the double twist method, that would help folks understand how it works. Thanks for the lovely breakfast treat!

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Sat, 07 May 2016 19:36:18 +0000

In reply to Marci.

Hi Marci – I’d just omit it if you can’t find it. It will still be scrumptious!

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Sat, 07 May 2016 19:36:17 +0000

In reply to Marci.

Hi Marci – I’d just omit it if you can’t find it. It will still be scrumptious!

By: Marci

Marci — Sat, 07 May 2016 19:14:42 +0000

I can’t find the cardamom, does anyone know what would happen if it is omitted, or is there something I can substitute for it?
I really want to try this recipe!

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 00:20:02 +0000

In reply to Karina. Thanks Karina! I'm glad they're helpful.

By: Karina

Karina — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 21:44:54 +0000

These look delicious! Thanks for the pictures on how to tie the dough knots, they look so elegant and pretty!

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 11:42:56 +0000

In reply to Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig. Thanks Cathy - Platinum yeast really is fabulous.