Norwegian Skolebrod

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These sweet buns are a Norwegian holiday specialty treat. They may be filled with your choice of vanilla pudding, custard or French pastry cream!

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Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 rolls

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • 1 ½ cups warm milk

  • cup butter, melted

  • 4 cups whole wheat flour

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 3 egg yolks

  • ¼ cup sugar

  • 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 drop vanilla extract

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add melted butter, 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup sugar and cardamom. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until shiny and pliable. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

  2. Divide the dough into twenty four equal pieces and form into rounds. Place the rounds on to lightly greased baking sheets. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).

  3. Brush risen rolls with beaten egg. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until nicely browned with pale sides. Cool completely on wire racks.

  4. To make pastry cream: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until well combined. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of milk. Place the remaining milk and the vanilla in a medium saucepan. Bring the milk to a boil and whisk it into the yolk mixture.

  5. Pour the mixture into the saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter. Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap and spread the pastry cream over the plastic to cool it as quickly as possible. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate it until cold. Place the cooled pastry cream into a pastry bag and fill the buns with cream.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

154 Calories
6g Fat
23g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 154
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 34mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 133mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.