Sunshine Semlor

Name: Sunshine Semlor
Ingredients: Rolls:; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup white sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups almond milk (heated to 82 degrees F (28 degrees C)); 2/3 cup butter, melted; 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; Almond Paste Filling:; 1/2 cup milk; 5 ounces almond paste, grated; Topping:; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

17 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

Rolls:
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups almond milk (heated to 82 degrees F (28 degrees C))
2/3 cup butter, melted
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 eggs
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
Almond Paste Filling:
1/2 cup milk
5 ounces almond paste, grated
Topping:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Directions

1

Mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
2

Combine warm milk and melted butter in a bowl. Add yeast and stir until completely dissolved. Mix in eggs and cardamom. Stir in flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Cover with a clean towel and let rise for 1 hour.
3

Punch dough down gently and divide into 20 pieces; shape into balls. Arrange balls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cover with a towel and let rise for about 45 minutes.
4

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5

Bake until golden brown, about 14 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 20 minutes.
6

Cut 1/2 inch off the top of each bun to make a 'lid.' Scoop out the core of the bun gently with a fork. Repeat with remaining buns, setting tops aside and placing cores in a large bowl.
7

Pour some milk over the cores to moisten. Mix in almond paste until smooth. Continue adding small amounts of milk until filling resembles a thick pudding. Spoon almond paste filling into the center of the buns.
8

Combine heavy cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
9

Top buns generously with whipped cream and place 'lids' on top. Use a sifter to dust tops with confectioners' sugar.