How to make St Lucia Buns ❆ A Swedish Saint Lucia Saffron Bun Recipe ❅ Lussekatter

St Lucia Day is the "beginning" of Christmas (Jul) in Sweden.  St Lucia celebrations includes the Swedish saffron scented buns called Lussekater or Lussebullar.


Ingredients:   

• 1 teaspoon of saffron
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1 1/3 cup of milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 pkg. of dry active yeast
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 stick of butter
• 1 cup of raisins
• extra  raisins to decorate

We hope you enjoyed the St. Lucia recipe! Which is your favorite way to eat saffron buns....milk, coffee, tea or something else? Let us know in the comments!
xoxo,
Karen Grete and Heidi