Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar)
Traditional dish · Swedish
Authentic Swedish Kanelbullar, featuring a rich, cardamom-spiced dough, a sweet cinnamon filling, and a pearl sugar topping. A delightful Scandinavian pastry.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour6 cups
- Granulated sugar3/4 cup
- Active dry yeast2 1/4 teaspoons
- Warm milk1 1/2 cups
- Unsalted butter, softened3/4 cup
- Eggs2 large
- Ground cardamom1 teaspoon
- Salt1 teaspoon
- Brown sugar1/2 cup
- Ground cinnamon2 tablespoons
- Pearl sugar (or coarse sugar)for topping
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water)for topping
Steps
- 1
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cardamom, and salt. Make a well.
- 3
Pour yeast mixture into the well. Add softened butter and eggs. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 4
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1.5-2 hours, or until doubled.
- 5
Prepare filling: In a medium bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
- 6
Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 12x18 inch rectangle.
- 7
Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, leaving a border. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over the butter.
- 8
Roll up tightly from the long side. Pinch seam to seal.
- 9
Cut the roll into 15 equal slices.
- 10
Place slices cut-side up in greased baking sheets or muffin liners.
- 11
Cover and let rise for another 45-60 minutes.
- 12
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush buns with egg wash and sprinkle generously with pearl sugar.
- 13
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
