Indulge in the delightful taste of Danish Fastelavn buns, a popular treat during the Danish Fastelavn festival. These sweet buns are generously filled with creamy brunsviger filling, making them perfect for any celebration or simply as a cozy treat to enjoy with your afternoon tea. Here’s how to bring this delicious recipe into your kitchen!
Danish Fastelavn Buns with Brunsviger and Creme Filling
These buns are a blend of traditional flavors and rich textures. The fluffy dough combined with creamy filling is irresistible!
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk, warm
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
For the brunsviger filling:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For the creme filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until a dough form.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the brunsviger filling by melting the butter in a saucepan. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring until combined. Pour in the heavy cream and mix until smooth. Set aside.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into equal portions. Shape each piece into a bun and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Using a finger, create a well in the center of each bun and pour the brunsviger filling into the wells.
- Allow the buns to rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) during this time.
- Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let them cool slightly.
- For the cream filling, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Once the buns are cool, fill them with the whipped cream.
- Serve these luscious buns fresh and enjoy every delicious bite!
Enjoy your homemade Danish Fastelavn buns with brunsviger and creme filling, a lovely way to celebrate or simply to treat yourself!