I have just spent a fantastic weekend in Kristianstad, on the Swedish east coast, still in the southern part of the country. Two of my loveliest friends live here so there was no doubt the days would turn out great. One highlight was the Saffron Bun baking – a traditional Swedish christmas treat.

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If you would like to make these delicacies yourself, this is the recipe we used (swedish) and here is a variant for all you english speakers!