Elegant Long Pan Semlor: A Festive Feast

Elegant Long Pan Semlor: A Festive Feast

240 mins
medium
48 servings

Enjoy a delightful batch of semlor, crafted in a long pan for easy serving and impressive presentation. This recipe offers a unique twist on a classic Swedish treat.

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Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Electric Mixer
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

  • 50.00 gActive Dry Yeast(Ensure yeast is fresh)
  • 800.00 gAlmond Flour(For a gluten-free option)
  • 5.00 dlMilk(Use dairy-free milk for a dairy-free version)
  • 2.00 Eggs
  • 1.00 dlGranulated Sugar
  • 1.00 tbspGround Cardamom(Freshly ground for best flavor)
  • 19.00 dlAll-Purpose Flour(Use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 125.00 gUnsalted Butter(Room temperature)
  • 1.00 tspSalt
  • 1.00 Egg(For egg wash)
  • 2.00 tbspWater
  • 800.00 gAlmond Paste(Finely chopped)
  • 8.00 dlDairy Cream(Heavy cream for best results)
  • Powdered Sugar(For dusting)

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine yeast and milk. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Add eggs, sugar, cardamom, and flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Gradually incorporate butter, mixing until a smooth, elastic dough forms.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

4

Add salt and knead for another 5 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

6

Lightly grease a large baking sheet (35x45cm). Roll out the dough and spread evenly over the sheet.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

Cut into 48 squares and let rise for another 45 minutes.

Estimated time: 45 minutes

8

Preheat oven to 225°C (200°C fan/convection).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

10

Whisk egg and water for an egg wash. Brush over the semlor.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

11

Let cool slightly before carefully separating each semla into top and bottom halves.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

12

Mix almond paste with milk until smooth.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

13

Whip the cream until stiff peaks form.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

14

Fill each semla half with almond paste and whipped cream. Top with the other half and dust with powdered sugar.

Estimated time: 10 minutes