SWEDISH CARDAMOM ROLLS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Swedish Cardamom Rolls image

Raisins, walnuts, orange peel and cardamom give these golden, tender sweet rolls real holiday appeal. Guests are often surprised to learn they're homemade!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 packages (1/4 ounces each) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Additional raisins
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, eggs, orange zest, cardamom, salt and 3-1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in raisins, walnuts and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 12x10-in. rectangle. , Cut in half to form two 12x5-in. rectangles. Cut each into twelve 5x1-in. strips; roll strips into 6-in. ropes. , To shape rolls, place two ropes on a greased baking sheet to form an X. Coil each end toward the center. Press a raisin into the center of each coil. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with butter. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

There are no comments yet!