Lucia buns recipe

The best, 100% authentic, Swedish Lussekatter (saffron buns) for St Lucia and Christmas! Easy to make without quark or nuts, with just the tips you need.

Celebrate St. Lucia Day in December with this Swedish saffron buns recipe (aka lussekatter). Best served warm, they will brighten your winter.

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December 13th, also known as Luciadag or Saint Lucy’s day, is fast approaching 🌟 In Scandinavia, it is an annual tradition to celebrate this holiday with lots of lights and a procession of children wearing white, carrying candles, and singing. It’s a beautiful tradition in the middle of the dark winter months! These Lucia buns are also a traditional part of the holiday, mainly in Sweden. Saffron gives them their beautiful color and they are deliciously soft and slightly sweet!

Serve these Santa Lucia buns to celebrate on Sant Lucia Day Day and spread Santa Lucia's message of love and hope in the darkness.

St. Lucia Buns: a traditional, delicious baking project for the holidays. The dough is saffron-scented and covered in pearl sugar.

St. Lucia Day Buns are a saffron infused bread from Sweden. The rolls are adorned with raisins to look like two cat eyes.

Here's another Swedish Christmas tradition for you! Lussekatter (or St. Lucia buns) are saffron-flavored sweet buns that are great for snacks or dessert --- excellent with coffee or tea. So, try making them at home!