combine for 1 minute.
in a separate bowl, weigh out 400 g/3 cups of the flour, add the cardamom and salt and mix together. start adding the flour and spices into the milk mixture, bit by bit. add half the beaten egg. keep kneading for 5 minutes. you may need to add more flour – you want the mixture to end up a bit sticky, but not so much that it sticks to your finger if you poke it. it is better not to add too much flour as this will result in dry buns. you can always add more later.
once mixed, leave the dough in a bowl and cover with 