It’s that time of year when we see Easter eggs popping up in supermarkets everywhere. Two months away from Easter, it does seem a bit early – but we’re all guilty of sneaking that premature crème egg or two! What isn’t so long away is Shrove Tuesday! It falls on the 28th Feb this year, and is an excuse to eat lots of yummy sweet food before Lent begins.
In Sweden, Shrove Tuesday is called ‘Fettisdagen’ – aptly named as it literally translates as ‘Fat Tuesday’! No hiding the truth with the Swedes! The main treat of choice is called a ‘ Semla ’ (or ‘Semlor’ if you want more than one!) – a gorgeously rich cardamom-spiced bun cut in half and filled with whipped cream. Topped with a dusting of icing sugar, they are perfect with a morning coffee for Fika!
Traditionally they are served with warm milk, and to this day some Swedes still love their Semlor this way! If you’re in London and looking for a sweet fix, check out this post from Marjan Focus with the top places to find Semlor in the capital city!
We’ve found a recipe for Swedish Semlor from Scandinavian kitchen, read on to make your own:
Swedish Semlor Recipe
Prep time: 1 hour
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 1 hour 10 mins
Serves: 12
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