Ingredients

  • 2 packages active yeast
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 2/3 cup milk lukewarm, scalded, then cooled
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter soft
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric substitute for saffron
  • 5 1/2 cups flour
  • butter Soft
  • 1 beaten egg slightly
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Method

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 2 eggs, cardamom, salt, turmeric and 3 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough flour to make dough easy to handle. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled. Punch down dough.
  • Divide into 24 parts. Shape each piece into an S-shape rope; curve both ends into a coil. May place raisin in center of each coil. Place rolls on cookie sheet. Brush top with butter; let rise until doubled. Mix egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush buns lightly. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.