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Golden Dolci Saffron Buns (Lussekatter)

These traditional Swedish saffron buns are reimagined in Golden Dolci style using wholesome, lower-carbohydrate ingredients while preserving their signature golden color, soft texture, and delicate saffron aroma. These buns are lightly sweetened, enriched with butter, and traditionally decorated with raisins.
Course Bread, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine Scandinavian
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 12 buns
Calories 170kcal

Ingredients

  • Dry
  • 180 g fine almond flour
  • 60 g bamboo flour
  • 50 g vanilla whey protein isolate
  • 30 g oat fiber
  • 15 g psyllium husk powder
  • 6 g xanthan gum
  • 8 g baking powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • Wet
  • 240 g whole milk warmed (or unsweetened coconut milk)
  • 60 g unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 70 g allulose
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Saffron Mixture
  • ½ tsp saffron threads
  • 1 tbsp warm milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • Garnish
  • 24 raisins
  • 1 beaten egg for egg wash

Instructions

  • Bloom the Saffron
  • Crush the saffron threads.
  • Combine with:
  • warm milk
  • vanilla
  • Allow to steep 10–15 minutes.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients
  • Whisk together:
  • almond flour
  • bamboo flour
  • whey protein
  • oat fiber
  • psyllium
  • xanthan
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • Mix Wet Ingredients
  • Whisk together:
  • warm milk
  • butter
  • eggs
  • allulose
  • saffron mixture
  • Form Dough
  • Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Allow dough to rest 10 minutes so the psyllium hydrates.
  • Shape
  • Divide into 12 equal portions.
  • Roll each into an 8-inch rope.
  • Curl both ends inward to create the traditional S-shape.
  • Press one raisin into each curl.
  • Rise
  • Cover loosely.
  • Rise 45–60 minutes until slightly puffy.
  • Bake
  • Brush with beaten egg.
  • Bake at:
  • 350°F (177°C)
  • Moisture Bake Recommended: Place a pan of hot water on the lower oven rack.
  • Bake 18–22 minutes until lightly golden.
  • Internal temperature:
  • 195–200°F
  • Cool
  • Cool 15 minutes before serving.
  • Excellent served warm with butter.

Notes

Serving Size: 1 bun (1/12 recipe)
Nutrient Amount
Calories 170
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 48 mg
Sodium 180 mg
Total Carbohydrate 12 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Includes Added Sugars 0 g
Sugar Alcohol (Allulose*) ~5 g
Protein 9 g
Estimated Net Carbohydrates: ≈5 g per bun
(Net carbs are calculated as total carbohydrates minus fiber. Allulose is typically not counted toward net carbohydrates.)

Ingredient Functionality

  • Saffron provides the traditional golden color and distinctive floral aroma.
  • Almond flour contributes richness and tenderness while being naturally lower in carbohydrates than wheat flour.
  • Bamboo flour helps create a lighter crumb and supports structure.
  • Whey protein isolate improves protein content and contributes to browning.
  • Psyllium husk and xanthan gum help mimic gluten by improving elasticity and moisture retention.
  • Allulose provides sweetness and promotes browning with less crystallization than many alternative sweeteners.
For your Golden Dolci cookbook, these pair beautifully with a whipped cinnamon butter or a lightly sweetened vanilla cream cheese spread for a traditional Scandinavian holiday breakfast.