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Finland Laskiaispulla recipe or Finnish Laskiaispulla recipe

Finnish Laskiaispulla Recipe

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I recently stumbled upon an intriguing Finnish Laskiaispulla recipe, which is a traditional Finnish pastry that is enjoyed during the winter months.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Finnish
Calories: 647
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup almond paste
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • small mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric Mixer
  • Pastry bag (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and almond extract.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a towel. Allow the dough to rise for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Divide the dough into 16 pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
  8. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and allow them to rise for an additional 30 minutes.
  9. Bake the buns for 15-20 minutes, until they are golden brown.
  10. Allow the buns to cool completely.
  11. Cut off the top of each bun and fill with almond paste.
  12. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and spoon on top of the almond paste.
  13. Place the top of the bun back on and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Use a stand mixer or electric mixer to make the dough and whipped cream.
Make sure the milk is warmed to the correct temperature (110°F/43°C) before adding the yeast to activate it properly.
Use a pastry bag to easily fill the buns with almond paste and whipped cream.
For easier clean-up, line the baking sheet with parchment paper.