Swedish Plain Buns

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl, blend yeast & 1/2 cup of the cream.
2. 2
   In a small over low heat, melt the margarine, then add remaining 1/2 cup of cream & heat mixture just until LUKEWARM.
3. 3
   Add the warm mixture to the yeast mixture, then stir in sugar, ground almonds, cardamom, half of the flour & just 1 egg.
4. 4
   Add remaining flour gradually, stirring constantly.
5. 5
   After flour is incorporated, knead dough until smooth.
6. 6
   Sprinkle a little flour on top, then cover with a cloth & allow dough to rise until double in size.
7. 7
   Grease one or two large baking sheets.
8. 8
   Turn dough onto a lightly-fooured surface, then knead until smooth again.
9. 9
   Divide dough into 10 equal pieces and shape into round, smooth buns without cracks.
10. 10
    Place buns on the prepared baking sheet, & let rise until doubled.
11. 11
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
12. 12
    Beat the 2nd egg then carefully brush each bun with beaten egg & bake for 10 minutes, until golden brown.