Swedish Saffron Buns
Size
210g per piece
Origin
Sweden
Wheat flour, water, sugar, vegetable oil (rapeseed), skimmed milk, egg, wheat sourdough, wheat gluten, yeast, barley malt, salt, raising agents (E450, E500), vegetable emulsifier (E471), preservatives (E200, E282), saffron (0.04%), aroma. Contains: Wheat (gluten), Milk (including lactose), Egg. May contain traces of almonds.
About This Candy
The Texture and Feel of These Traditional Lussekatter
Swedish Saffron Buns open with a soft, pillowy bite that releases the warm floral aroma of real saffron from the golden dough. In addition, the texture is a light, tender bread with wheat sourdough depth and gentle sweetness throughout. Each piece delivers a delicate saffron flavour that is earthy, honey-warm and uniquely aromatic on every bite. Furthermore, the rapeseed oil keeps the dough supple and light without the heaviness of butter-based brioche. Meanwhile, the barley malt adds a subtle toasted depth underneath the saffron warmth. As a result, every bun delivers the authentic taste of a Swedish Advent morning with coffee or glögg beside it. The aroma is golden saffron, toasted wheat and freshly baked bread rising from each bun in the pack. Consequently, these swedish saffron buns are the centrepiece of Swedish Christmas traditions from November through the holidays. The mouthfeel is soft, moist and pillowy with a tender pull that gives way to warm saffron depth. Overall, the real saffron and Pågen baking heritage make these the most authentic Swedish seasonal treat.
Why These Swedish Lucia Buns Hit Different
These buns are baked by Pågen, the Swedish family bakery with over 140 years of heritage. In addition, Pågen uses real saffron and wheat sourdough for authentic flavour and a naturally golden colour. The name lussekatter means "Lucia cats" and comes from the classic S-shape for St Lucia Day on December 13th. Because these are the raisin-free version, the pure saffron flavour shines without any fruity distraction. Each pack arrives shipped fresh by Kandy Lover directly from Sweden. As a result, the buns arrive soft and fragrant with the full saffron aroma intact on delivery. Furthermore, pair them with coffee, tea or a glass of glögg for the complete Swedish fika experience. Also, explore more Swedish treats in our candy collection.
Flavour Profile
Swedish Saffron Buns open with warm, floral saffron and soft wheat sourdough depth from the golden crumb. The finish is gently sweet, aromatic and warmly comforting.