Swedish Saffron Buns (Lussekatter) - Dairy & Nut-Free

Ingredients

• 4 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 cup Dairy-free milk
• 1/2 cup Vegan butter
• 2 1/4 tsp Active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Saffron threads
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Vegan egg wash
• 1/4 cup Raisins

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a small saucepan, heat dairy-free milk until lukewarm. Add saffron threads to infuse. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. 2In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in the saffron milk mixture.
3. 3Add vegan butter, salt, and gluten-free flour. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes (or use a stand mixer).
4. 4Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. 5Preheat oven to 190°C.
6. 6Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a rope and shape into an 'S' or other traditional shape.
7. 7Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press a raisin into each curl of the 'S'.
8. 8Brush with vegan egg wash.
9. 9Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. 10Let cool slightly before serving.

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