Easy Swedish Semla (Lenten Buns)

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Sean

subheading: For the Tangzhong:

5 tablespoons water

5 tablespoons whole milk

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

subheading: For the Buns:

5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter cooled

½ cup whole milk slightly warm

2 teaspoons instant yeast

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

1 teaspoon salt

¼ cup granulated sugar

3 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 large egg

All of the tangzhong cooled

subheading: For the Almond Filling:

2 cups blanched almonds

¼ cup granulated sugar

½ teaspoon almond extract

Pinch of salt

½ to ¾ cup whole milk

subheading: For the Egg Wash:

1 large egg

1 tablespoon water

subheading: For the Sweetened Whipped Cream and to Finish:

1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Powdered sugar for dusting optional

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