Rabarberbullar
Swedish style rhubarb buns
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I have been slowly migrating all of my recipes from my website over to substack. I posted the recipe for these rhubarb buns a long long time, all the way back in 2023. Below is the original blog post and recipe, though I have updated them both slightly.
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If you love a good pastry, then you’re going to want to try Swedish Rhubarb Buns, or Rabarberbullar as they’re called in Sweden. These delicious buns are filled with tart poached rhubarb and a creamy vanilla pastry cream. They’re the perfect treat for any time of day.
This recipe is basically just a variation of cardamom buns. It uses the same dough which is called vetebröd in Swedish. Vetebröd, which literally translates to “wheat bread”, is popular in Sweden. It is a sweet, soft bread that is typically flavored with cardamom, giving it its unique taste. Vetebröd is commonly used as a base for Swedish baked goods, such as cinnamon buns and semlor. Vetebröd is a yeast-based dough and, besides being used for buns, is often braided or formed into a round loaf before baking. It is a staple in many Swedish households and is enjoyed year-round.
One of my favorite things about rarbarberbullar is that they are not too sweet. They are perfectly balanced because of the tartness of the rhubarb, the creaminess of the pastry cream and the subtlety of the cardamom.
Rabarberbullar are quite popular during the springtime in Sweden. They are often enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea, during fika. They can also be a great dessert to share with friends and family, as the recipe makes a fairly large batch of buns.
Hurry up and make them before the spring is over!
