As you can tell from the name, Jule bread is meant for Christmas. That doesn’t mean you have to wait until then! This delicious fruit-studded bread is delicious at any time of day and at any time of year.
Sometimes it is formed into loaves or wreaths, but I like it best as buns. Slicing them in half and slathering them with real butter is a treat in itself. Adding a slice or two of Norwegian brown cheese is proof that heaven can exist, teetering on the edge of a saucer beside of a rich cup of coffee… but not for long!
Juleboller | Christmas Rolls
2015-06-02 05:39:09
Yields 32
Christmas rolls that taste like julekake! Delicious sliced in half with real butter and thin slices of gjetost.
Cook Time
15 min
For Dough
- 2 cups warm milk
- 1 package yeast
- ¾ cup soft butter
- 7 cups flour
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1¼ cups raisins
Shiny Egg Glaze (optional, but pretty)
- 1 beaten egg
- 1¼ teaspoons water
Instructions
- Pour yeast into warm milk and let it rest for 5 minutes
- Mix remaining ingredients (except egg topping) into a smooth, shiny dough.
- Rest the dough in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size.
- Divide dough into 4 pieces.
- Roll each piece into a smooth log shape.
- Cut each log into 8 equal sized pieces.
- Roll each piece of dough into a smooth ball, tucking fruit inside so it doesn't fall off or burn.
- Place the rolls on a cookie sheet and rest in a warm, draft-free area until doubled in size.
- Brush the tops with egg and water mixture for a shiny crust.
- Bake at 325° for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Preheat the oven so the temperature has already reached 325° when the dough goes in the oven.
Adapted from Heritage of Home: Traditions and Recipes of a Norwegian Christmas
Norway At Home http://norwayathome.info/
