Happy Saint Lucias Day! This day celebrates Lucia, the saint of light, and is a HUGE deal in Sweden. These buns are traditionally served on this day but you can find them starting as early as October!

1050 flour
500 water
50 yeast
200 butter
200 sugar
25 milk powder
10 salt
50 Cognac
2 large pinches of saffron (possibly more)

Pour water, cognac and saffron into a pot and bring to a boil. Let cool at room temp overnight. The next day add all the ingredients to the bowl of your stand mixer. Mix for 5 minutes on slow and then 25-30 minutes on medium fast. Let the dough rest. Portion, roll into balls, roll into logs, and then shape. Push the raisins in, proof and bake at 200C/400F for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with egg wash as soon as they come out.