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Orange Cardamom Morning Buns Recipe

Orange Cardamom Morning Buns Recipe
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Indulge in the aromatic delight of these Orange Cardamom Morning Buns, a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch. These sweet rolls feature a buttery puff pastry infused with orange zest and warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon, topped with a citrus glaze.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry:

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

Spiced Butter Mixture:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Egg Wash:

  • 1 egg, beaten

Orange Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. Prepare the spiced butter mixture: Combine softened butter, sugar, orange zest, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry: Roll the puff pastry into a 10×12-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  4. Spread the spiced butter: Evenly spread the spiced butter mixture over the pastry.
  5. Roll the pastry: Roll the pastry into a log and cut it into 8 pieces.
  6. Place in muffin tin: Put the slices in the muffin tin, brush with egg wash, and bake for 20–25 minutes.
  7. Make the orange glaze: Mix powdered sugar and orange juice to make a glaze.
  8. Drizzle the glaze: Once baked, cool the buns slightly and drizzle with the orange glaze before serving.

Notes

  • You can prepare the buns the night before and bake them fresh in the morning.
  • For a variation, consider adding chopped nuts or dried fruit to the filling.

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