A Semla for Fat Tuesday
It’s Fat Tuesday (12 February) and Scandinavians celebrating this day by eating Semlor (Fastlagsbullar or Fettisbullar). This semi-sweet cardamom rich bun is filled with almond paste and heavy whipped cream. My Finish grandfather used to eat this bun soaked in hot milk, which is still a common way to enjoy this bun. However my absolute favorite way, is to use the hat of the bun to scoop a mixture of cream and almond paste into my mouth, before biting into the rest of it’s loveliness. Happy Fat Tuesday everyone!
Recipe by Anna Brones
Recipe by Ibán Yarza
Article about Semlor at Foodie Underground.
February 13th, 2013 @ 1:59 pm
I’ve been dying to make these..but too busy, and making a tropical version, with coconut flour..maybe some guava paste? Always fun!
February 13th, 2013 @ 2:16 pm
Jeremy! I was too busy too
. Your version sounds interesting! A cashew paste instead of almond paste might be great as well.
February 13th, 2013 @ 4:01 pm
I have never heard of these before, but I think they sound very decadent and tasty. I live in the U.S. in an area with a lot of Polish traditions, so paczki are eaten here on Fat Tuesday.
February 13th, 2013 @ 5:41 pm
Thanks for sharing Janel! I love paczki. Haven’t had one for awhile.
February 15th, 2013 @ 7:05 am
I just discovered your blog and I’m really impressed. I’m a big fan of illustrations, so this is perfect.
February 15th, 2013 @ 11:08 am
This looks so yummy. I can taste the cardamom and almond paste from your description. And I love your drawings!
February 15th, 2013 @ 11:38 am
Thanks Sandra and Le Kitchen Bloggen. I’m happy to hear you like it!
March 28th, 2013 @ 12:15 pm
Here you have my personal version of semlor [ http://pablodgourmet.com/2013/02/28/sembla-para-martes-de-carnaval/ ]
Greetings
PabloD
March 28th, 2013 @ 12:47 pm
Thanks Pablo.