Semlor anyone?

[Dave2002]

Try http://www.leila.se/leilas-semlor/re...23.htm?id=2853

or these - in English -

https://sweden.se/culture-traditions/the-semla-more-than-just-a-bun/

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/semlor-semla/

I think it's around the time of year to try these.

Good ones are very tasty.

[french frank]

So the equivalent of pancakes - but they look more mouth-watering

[Dave2002]

So the equivalent of pancakes - but they look more mouth-watering

No - not really. Kind of a soft bun thing, with a yummy almond paste kinda filling.

[teamsaint]

And short of faffing around baking your own, or going to IKEA these can be obtained where , Dave?

Oh, and don't say Sweden !!!!

[french frank]

No - not really. Kind of a soft bun thing, with a yummy almond paste kinda filling.

I meant it said on the website the origins were in 'Fat Tuesday' - or Shrove Tuesday - so using all the rich foods before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

[Dave2002]

I meant it said on the website the origins were in 'Fat Tuesday' - or Shrove Tuesday - so using all the rich foods before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

Interesting - I didn't know of that. Thanks.

Unlike some other Easter or pre Easter food (such as hot cross buns, which are now available in the UK most of the year), I think in Sweden the semlor are only available for a limited time window. Unless things have changed recently.

[Anna]

And short of faffing around baking your own, or going to IKEA these can be obtained where , Dave?

A quick google of a Scandi site reveals Londoners can buy them from: Snaps and Rye, Notting Hill; Fabrique Bakery, Hoxton; Nordic Bakery, Central London; Scandinavian Kitchen, Great Titchfield St; Bageriet London, Covent Garden; Fika, Shoreditch.

I'm glad I can't buy them - they look so delicious, I love anything with marzipan.

As to hot cross buns - I only buy them on Good Friday as it's traditional but they are always a disappointment from supermarkets, totally lacking in spices.

[Dave2002]

And short of faffing around baking your own, or going to IKEA these can be obtained where , Dave?

Oh, and don't say Sweden !!!!

I don't even think that IKEA sells them in the UK, though I could be wrong.

What's wrong with saying Sweden, or faffing around? Get somebody competent to make them or have a go yourself.

[Dave2002]

As to hot cross buns - I only buy them on Good Friday as it's traditional but they are always a disappointment from supermarkets, totally lacking in spices.

How abstemious! Agree about HXBs being not so good from most supermarkets, though some are considerably better than others.