Norwegian Coffee Buns (Hvetebollar)

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• GLAZE:
• 2 packages active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon pulverized cardamom seeds
• 2 cups milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
• 6 to 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 slightly beaten egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• coarse sugar

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Add a pinch of the sugar and let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast foams. Stir in the remaining sugar, salt, butter, cardamom and milk.

Add half the flour and beat until smooth and satiny. Add the remaining flour slowly, stirring until the mixture witll not absorb more flour. Let stand for 15 minutes.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surfaceand knead until smooth and satiny, 5 to 10 minutes. Wash the bowl, grease it and place the dough in the bowl, turning to grease all sides. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly greased surface. Divide into 24 parts. Shape into smooth balls.

Cover baking sheets with parchment. Place the dough on the baking sheets and let rise until almost doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Mix the egg and milk and brush the rolls with the mixture. Sprinkle with the sugar. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.