Christmas Goats

Recipe for Christmas Goats – Traditional, flavorful baked goods for Christmas. Are you looking for a classic recipe for Christmas goats for the holiday season? These delicious Christmas buns, made with stone-ground flour and syrup, provide a lovely sweetness and texture that is perfect for the festive celebration. Follow this recipe to make tasty and soft Christmas goats that the whole family will love.

• 170 g butter
• 50 g sugar
• 180 g light syrup
• 6 dl milk
• 2 eggs
• 300 g stone-ground whole grain flour, finely milled
• 900 g stone-ground, finely sifted wheat flour
• 1 packet dry yeast
• 1 tsp salt

1. Combine milk, butter, syrup, and sugar in a saucepan and heat until the butter and syrup have melted. Allow the mixture to cool until lukewarm. Whisk in 2 eggs. Place the flour, yeast, and salt in a stand mixer and add the wet mixture. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
2. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
3. Divide the dough into 18 pieces. Shape each piece into elongated buns and flatten them slightly. Place the buns on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cut a notch at each end.
4. Cover and let them proof for 30 minutes.
5. Bake in the middle of the oven at 220°C for 10-12 minutes.
6. When the Christmas goats are done baking, brush them with room temperature butter for a shiny surface and extra moisture.