Gräddkrusbullar (small cream buns)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cardamom and yeast, then add the lukewarm milk and the beaten egg.
2. Knead for 8 minutes, then work in the softened butter and salt until you get a smooth, elastic dough.
3. Cover and let rise for 1 hour at room temperature, until it has doubled in size.
4. Divide the dough into 8 balls and shape them round by rolling them under your palm.
5. Arrange them on a baking sheet, cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
6. Bake at 220 °C for 12 to 15 minutes, until the buns are nicely golden.
7. Let cool, split each bun in half horizontally and fill with whipped cream sweetened with icing sugar.