Description
These Orange Cardamom Morning Buns are a delightful breakfast treat featuring flaky puff pastry rolled with a fragrant blend of orange zest, cardamom, cinnamon, and sugar. Perfect for brunch or a special morning, they bake up golden and puffed, with a soft buttery texture and a hint of warm spices. A simple powdered sugar dusting or orange glaze enhances their bright, citrusy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
Filling
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 orange)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup well to prevent sticking.
- Roll out puff pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet into a 12×10-inch rectangle to create an even base for the filling.
- Make the filling: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, orange zest, ground cardamom, cinnamon, and salt, mixing until well blended to form a fragrant, spiced butter mixture.
- Spread filling over pastry: Evenly spread the butter mixture over the surface of the rolled-out puff pastry, ensuring full coverage up to the edges.
- Roll and slice: Starting from one of the long edges, carefully roll the pastry tightly into a log shape. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 6 equal rounds.
- Arrange in muffin tin: Place each round cut-side up into the prepared muffin cups, allowing space for dough to expand while baking.
- Apply egg wash: Brush the tops of the buns with the beaten egg to achieve a golden, glossy finish during baking.
- Bake: Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are puffed, golden brown, and cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Let the buns cool in the muffin tin for 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving warm.
Notes
- For extra citrus flavor, drizzle the buns with a simple orange glaze made from powdered sugar and fresh orange juice.
- These buns are best enjoyed warm but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
