Not too long ago we headed to a friend's house, Ulrika, to bake Lussebullar. Lussebullar?
Bulle (buns) are huge in Sweden. the most famous variety is kanelbulle (Cinnamon buns) but around this time of year you see yellow buns with raisins in them popping up everywhere, and these yellow buns are what are known as lussebullar. From what I gather they are a 'either you love them, either you don't' kind of food and this may have to do with their saffron flavouring.
So we arrive at Ulrika's house and first things first we heat up the Glögg which is kind of like German Gluwein but sweeter (a mulled wine I guess). You can buy it with or without alcohol and with a wide range of flavours, some with coffee and chocolate aromas or some with hints of rum or whisky but people seem to prefer the classic Glögg which is slightly spiced and simply delicious to drink, especially when the weather is cold outside!
I was expecting to be handed a large mug of this amazing smelling stuff but instead I was given a mini mug, slightly largely than a shot glass. Huh? I know right! But it is a good way to pace yourself and it feels quite quaint. Then, everyone started dropping raisins and nuts into their tiny glasses (along with the Glögg) and started sipping from their little glasses. Yummmmy (Or "Mums" as they say in Swedish).
Anyway, back to the baking!
We went about baking the lussebullar which involved a fair amount of mixing and kneaded and before long we were twisting the dough into cool little twisted creations with raisins getting them ready for the oven...we then started getting creative making everything from snails, to penisis, and faces. I blame the Glögg.
This is clearly serious business
But man-oh-man whatever shape they were when they came out of the oven they smelt epic! Mums!!! I happily sat eating these baked creations and knew that I was definitely one of the "love them" people...
Click here for the recipe and let me know if you are a love them or hate them person!
It was a cosy evening! Thanks!
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