Description
Delight in the fragrant and flaky Orange Cardamom Morning Buns, perfect for a cozy breakfast. These tender puff pastry rolls are infused with zesty orange, warm cardamom, and cinnamon, topped with a crunchy brown sugar glaze and a dusting of powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Filling
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with parchment strips for easy removal to ensure the buns bake evenly and release without sticking.
- Mix Butter Filling: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, orange zest, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and orange juice. Stir until you have a smooth, fragrant mixture that will infuse the pastry with flavor.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the surface, making sure every inch is covered for consistent taste.
- Roll and Slice: Starting from one long edge, roll the puff pastry tightly into a log shape. Use a sharp knife to slice the log into 8 equal spiral pieces to create perfectly sized buns.
- Arrange in Muffin Tin: Place each spiral cut-side up into the prepared muffin tin cups. This allows the layers to puff beautifully during baking.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the tops of each roll evenly with brown sugar, which will caramelize as they bake for a lovely crunchy crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and bubbly, indicating they are fully cooked and deliciously caramelized.
- Cool and Serve: Let the buns cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to prevent sogginess. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can prepare these buns the night before by assembling them in the muffin tin and refrigerating unbaked. Bake fresh in the morning for the best flavor and texture.
- Serve warm with a cup of coffee or tea to enjoy their full aromatic profile.
- These buns freeze well after baking; reheat gently in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
