Description
These Norwegian cardamom rolls, known as sjokoladeboller, are soft, fluffy sweet buns infused with fragrant ground cardamom and studded with rich chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g all-purpose flour
- 250 ml milk, lukewarm (about 20°C / 68°F)
- 75 g sugar
- 13 g fresh yeast (or dry yeast equivalent, about 4.5 g)
- 1/2 tsp finely ground cardamom
- 75 g butter, softened and cubed
- 75 g chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp milk (for brushing before baking; alternatively egg wash can be used)
Instructions
- Warm the milk to lukewarm temperature, approximately 20°C (68°F). Crumble the fresh yeast into the milk and stir well until fully dissolved to activate the yeast.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and finely ground cardamom. Pour in the milk and yeast mixture, then use an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook to mix the ingredients together for about 10 minutes until a smooth dough forms.
- Gradually add the softened, cubed butter to the dough while continuing to mix. Mix thoroughly until all the butter is fully incorporated into the dough, creating a soft and elastic texture.
- Stop the mixer and fold in the chocolate chips gently using a rubber spatula. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let the dough rest and rise for 1 1/2 hours at room temperature, until it has roughly doubled in size.
- After the first rise, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Weigh the dough and divide it evenly into 9 smaller balls of equal weight. Shape these balls into smooth rounds and place them spaced out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, gently flattening the bottoms.
- Allow the shaped dough balls to proof for another 45 minutes at room temperature. This final rise will produce soft, airy buns.
- Gently brush the tops of each dough ball with the reserved 3 tablespoons of milk to moisten them. For a shinier finish, an egg wash can be used as an alternative.
- Preheat the oven to 225°C (440°F). Bake the buns on the middle rack for about 12 minutes or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for breakfast or fika time.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Norwegian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg