Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup raisins or currants (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, warm milk to 110°F and whisk in sugar; sprinkle yeast and let foam 5 minutes.
- Whisk flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and salt in a large bowl.
- Stir in egg, melted butter, orange zest, and foamy yeast mixture to form a dough.
- Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes.
- Place dough in oiled bowl; cover and rise until doubled, about 60 minutes.
- Punch down dough, divide into 12 pieces, shape into buns on a lined baking sheet; second rise 20–30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes until golden; brush with glaze if desired.
Notes
- Proof yeast in warm milk to activate fermentation.
- Do not overproof for best texture.
- For a glossy finish, brush buns with orange glaze while warm.
- Make ahead: refrigerate shaped buns for up to 12 hours and bake later.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15-18 mins
- Method: Yeast dough, Oven-baked
- Cuisine: Fantasy, Witcher-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
