Close
Chocolate Cardamom Easter Buns
Preparation
1 hour
Cooking
10 mins
Makes
12-14
Low FODMAP serve
1 bun
What you'll need
For the buns
3 cups (420g) Lo-Fo Pantry Plain Flour
1 pinch sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cardamom seeds
2.5 teaspoon (7g) dry yeast
¼ cups (50g) caster sugar
1 cup (225mL) lactose free milk
70g salted butter
For the filling
50g salted butter, softened
1 tablespoon caster sugar
75g dark chocolate, finely chopped
For the topping
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon crushed hazelnuts
Recommended product from Lo-Fo Pantry
Lo-Fo Pantry Plain Flour
Process
Step 1
Sift flour into a large bowl and add the salt and freshly ground cardamom. Make a well in the centre of the flour and add the yeast.
Step 2
Place butter, milk and sugar in a small saucepan and gently heat to a lukewarm temperature, so the butter is just melted but not hot to touch. Remove from the heat and pour over the yeast.
Step 3
Gently stir the wet mixture with your hands and slowly incorporate the flour. Continue to mix, then knead to form a soft dough. Cover the bowl with glad wrap and a blanket, and place in a warm place to rest for an hour.
Step 4
In a small bowl combine the softened butter and sugar for the filling, and finely chop the chocolate.
Step 5
On a well-floured surface, stretch and roll the dough into a large square, approximately 40x40cm and 1/2 cm thick. Spread the butter evenly across the surface of the dough, and sprinkle with chocolate.
Step 6
Fold the dough into overlapping thirds so you now have a 40x15cm rectangle. Cut the dough into 2-3cm long strips. Carefully picking up one strip at a time, stretch the strip, twisting at the same time and tie into a loose knot shape bun.
Step 7
Place the buns on a tray lined with baking paper, cover and allow to rest for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 220°C (428oF) and once the buns have rested, brush each with the egg wash and sprinkle with hazelnuts. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
Recipe developed by Stephanie Papillo, @friendlylittlekitchen
*Recipe approved by FODMAP Friendly to the recommended serving size as appropriate for a low FODMAP diet
Recommended product from Lo-Fo Pantry
Back to Low FODMAP Recipes 
