Lucia Buns

Happy Saint Lucia Day! Went up to my Grams this morning for breakfast.
It's a tradition we have carried out ever since I remember; to eat Lucia buns on this day!
St. Lucia day is Swedish holiday, celebrating "light", I believe... or lake there of!


St. Lucia Bun Recipe

2 tsp yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water
1 1/2 c. lukewarm milk
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. softened butter
2 eggs
2 tsp. ground cardamom
zest of 1 orange
3/4 tsp. salt
7-7 1/2 c. flour
1 slightly beaten egg
1 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. sugar
raisins

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in milk, sugar, butter, eggs, cardamom, salt, 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 bowl, cover and let rise until doubled.
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. . Mix egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush buns lightly.. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.