Nut-Free Hazelnut Buns

Indulge in the warm, nutty flavor of these Nut-Free Hazelnut Buns, a delightful twist perfect for those with nut allergies. Crafted with ground sunflower and pumpkin seeds as a clever alternative to hazelnuts, these soft, golden buns boast a subtly sweet and cardamom-kissed aroma. This recipe is ideal for beginner bakers, featuring simple steps like kneading, rising, and baking to achieve bakery-quality results in your own kitchen. With a dusting of powdered sugar for the perfect finish, these buns are an irresistible snack or breakfast treat. Ready in just over an hour and yielding 12 buns, they’re perfect for sharing! Whether served warm or at room temperature, these nut-free treats are sure to be a hit.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 150 g Sunflower seeds
• 50 g Pumpkin seeds
• 500 g All-purpose flour
• 10 g Instant yeast
• 50 g Granulated sugar
• 10 g Salt
• 5 g Ground cardamom
• 250 ml Warm milk
• 75 g Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 Egg, beaten
• 15 ml Sunflower oil
• 20 g Powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).

Step 2

In a food processor, finely grind the sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds until they form a texture similar to ground nuts.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground seeds, flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, and ground cardamom. Mix well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Warm the milk gently in a microwave or on the stove to about body temperature (around 37°C/98.6°F).

Step 5

Create a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the warm milk, melted butter, and beaten egg.

Step 6

Mix the ingredients together using a wooden spoon or hands until a sticky dough forms.

Step 7

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 8

Lightly oil a large bowl with sunflower oil. Place the dough in the bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 9

Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal parts. Shape each piece into a bun and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each bun.

Step 10

Cover the trays with a kitchen towel and let the buns rise for another 20 minutes.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped underneath.

Step 12

Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.

Step 13

Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy these nut-free hazelnut buns warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1192 grams (1192.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4157

Total Fat 190.10g	244%
Saturated Fat 57.50g	288%
Polyunsaturated Fat 68.60g
Cholesterol 370mg	123%
Sodium 4149mg	180%
Total Carbohydrate 516.60g	188%
Dietary Fiber 37.90g	135%
Total Sugars 88.80g
Protein 115.40g	231%

Vitamin D 144IU	718%
Calcium 592mg	46%
Iron 35mg	196%
Potassium 2845mg	61%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.4%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 48.7%