Kardemommeboller (cardamom buns)

Instructions

1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk with a spoonful of sugar and let it rest for 5 minutes.
2. Mix the flour, sugar, salt and cardamom, then add the activated milk and the egg.
3. Knead for 10 minutes, then work in the soft butter until you have a smooth, supple dough.
4. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour at room temperature.
5. Divide the dough into 12 pieces, roll each into a rope and shape them into snails or knots.
6. Place them on a tray, cover and let them rise for 30 minutes.
7. Brush with egg, sprinkle with almonds and bake at 210 °C for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden.