Norwegian Cinnamon Buns

Kanelboller

Ingredients11

• all-purpose flour500 g
• whole milk250 ml
• unsalted butter125 g
• granulated sugar75 g
• fresh yeast25 g
• egg1
• ground cardamom1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• ground cinnamon2 tbsp
• brown sugar80 g
• pearl sugar3 tbsp

Method

1. Warm the milk until lukewarm, stir in the yeast and a spoonful of the granulated sugar, and leave until foamy.
2. Mix the flour, remaining granulated sugar, cardamom, and salt, then work in the egg, 75 g melted butter, and the yeast mixture to a soft dough; knead until smooth and elastic.
3. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread with 50 g softened butter, and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and brown sugar.
5. Roll up tightly from the long side, cut into 12 pieces, and place them on a lined baking sheet; cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
6. Brush with a little milk or beaten egg, sprinkle with pearl sugar, and bake at 200°C for 12–15 minutes until golden.