Greek Yogurt Cardamom Buns

Ingredients

Dough

• 1 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cups 0% greek yogurt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Filling

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 2 tsp ground cardamom

Instructions

1. Combine the main all-purpose flour, Greek yogurt, baking powder, and sugar in a large bowl and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface using the reserved flour for kneading and knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
3. Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cardamom in a small bowl until uniform to make the filling.
4. Preheat the oven to 400F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. Divide the dough in half and roll one portion into a 14 by 18 inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
6. Spread half the filling over one half of the rectangle and fold the unfilled half over the filled half.
7. Roll the folded dough gently to even thickness then cut widthwise into 4 equal strips.
8. Slice each strip lengthwise almost in half, leaving a small connection at the top.
9. Twist each leg of the strip in the same direction then twist the legs around each other.
10. Coil the twisted strip into a circle, tucking the end underneath and pinching to secure.
11. Repeat the rolling, filling, cutting, and shaping process with the remaining dough and filling.
12. Place the shaped buns on the prepared baking sheets a few inches apart.
13. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

The yogurt dough eliminates rising time for quicker cardamom buns.