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Zeeuwse Bolussen

Dutch · Breakfast · Medium

Zeeuwse Bolussen

Total
2 hr 40 min
Prep
2 hr 30 min
Serves
10
Calories
365
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Soft spiral buns wear a sticky dark-brown-sugar and cinnamon coating, with tender centers beneath their caramelized surfaces.

Rolling the dough ropes through spiced sugar gives Zeeuwse bolussen a coating between every coil. A short, hot bake sets the buns while preserving their soft centers, then turning them over keeps the sticky underside on top.

Use dark brown sugar and let the first coating become tacky before rolling again. Keep the spirals loose enough to expand during their final rise.

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Method

  1. Mix flour, instant yeast, milk, sugar, egg, butter, salt and cardamom. Knead for until smooth and elastic, then cover and rise for until doubled.

  2. Mix dark brown sugar and cinnamon on a tray. Divide dough into ten pieces, roll into short ropes and coat with some of the spiced sugar. Rest for until tacky.

  3. Roll each rope through the remaining sugar, stretching it to about 14 inches. Coil loosely into a spiral, tuck the end underneath and place on a silicone-lined baking sheet. Cover and rise for until puffy.

  4. Heat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Bake for until risen and set in the centers with bubbling sugar beneath. Rest for , then carefully turn each bun over onto a lined tray while the coating is still warm. Cool before serving.

Forkue tips

  • Use a silicone baking mat rated for the oven temperature; many parchment papers are rated below this high heat.

Storing and reheating

Keep airtight at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for 2 months. Warm gently while covered so the sugar coating softens without drying the bun.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

365Calories
6gProtein
65gCarbs
9gFat

Zeeuwse Bolussen: FAQ

Why are the buns dry?

They may have baked too long. The short, hot bake is intended to set the dough while leaving the center soft.

Can I use light brown sugar?

Yes, though the coating will be lighter and less deeply flavored than with dark brown sugar.

How do I store and reheat Zeeuwse Bolussen?

Keep airtight at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for 2 months. Warm gently while covered so the sugar coating softens without drying the bun.

How long does Zeeuwse Bolussen take?

About 2 hr 40 min in total: 2 hr 30 min prep and 10 min cooking.

What do I need to make Zeeuwse Bolussen?

The key ingredients are all-purpose flour, instant yeast, milk, egg, butter and cinnamon, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Zeeuwse Bolussen?

Use a silicone baking mat rated for the oven temperature; many parchment papers are rated below this high heat.

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