7/8cupsugar (180g) turbinado or light brown sugar, (I also used coconut sugar and did half and half)
1.5tablespoonscardamom (9g)
1/4teaspoonsalt (1.5g)
TOPPING:
1egg, whisked
1-2tablespoonsturbinado sugar
Instructions
SEE MY IGTV LINK or the video below FOR A STEP BY STEP VIDEO! I highly recommend this to help guide you through this somewhat complex recipe.
Heat milk in a sauce pan to 110 degrees. Remove from heat and whisk in yeast. It should foam and bubble lightly if yeast is active. Set aside while you combine the other ingredients.
Combine flour, sugar, cardamom, and salt in large mixing bowl (mixing bowl of your standing mixing if using).
Add in butter and milk and begin to mix with the standing mixer using the dough hook. Begin on the lowest speed for 2 minutes. Then slightly increase speed (mine was on a 2 out of 10) for an additional 4 minutes, until dough has come together. It will be slightly sticky, but smooth and easy to handle.
Place dough onto parchment paper or silat and using a rolling pin, lightly roll the dough into a 9×13 rectangle. The dough will be a little elastic and initially return back to its original shape, but as you continue to roll, it will be pliable.
Place dough in fridge for at least one hour (or up to two). At 45 minutes, begin making the filling (it takes about 5-10 minutes to make).
Make the filling: Combine butter, sugar, cardamom, and sea salt in standing mixer with paddle attachment until it is a paste.
Spread filling onto dough in one even layer using an offset spatula. Go out as close to the edges as you can!
Watch video on my below for the next steps, as it is much clearer in video!!
Fold dough into thirds to cover the filling. It will be quite thick at this point, so gently roll out with a rolling pin until 9 (width) by 15 (length). Then cut lengthwise into 1/2’’ strips.
Twirl strip into a knot- see video. Place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Let sit at room temperature for an hour to rise.
Preheat oven to 450.
Lightly brush egg wash onto each knot and top with a sprinkle of sugar.
Bake at 450 for 8 minutes to get the top nice and golden. The butter will seep out a bit (see pic)- don’t worry- that’s okay! After 8 minutes, reduce heat to 375 and continue to bake for 12 more minutes. Let cool slightly.