Kanelbullar (Cinnamon Buns)

50 servings

180 minutes

Cinnamon buns are fragrant Swedish pastries with cinnamon that have become a true symbol of home comfort. Their history dates back to the 20th century when spices began to be actively used in baking in Sweden. The soft, airy dough with cardamom, soaked in butter and aromatic cinnamon, creates a unique taste—sweet with a subtle spicy note. These buns are perfect for breakfast or a cozy coffee break. They are sprinkled with sugar and almonds for a crunchy texture. Cinnamon buns are a traditional treat on Cinnamon Bun Day celebrated annually in Sweden on October 4th.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 120.8
• Proteins: 2.7g
• Fats: 4.3g
• Carbohydrates: 18.1g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 950 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Milk: 500 ml
• Fresh yeast: 50 g
• Sugar: 150 g
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Ground cardamom: 2 tsp
• Butter: 175 g
• Ground cinnamon: 2 tsp
• Almond: 50 g

Cooking steps

1. Melt 150 g of butter in a pot, add milk, and heat to 37 degrees. Soak the yeast with a pinch of sugar in part of this mixture, wait a couple of minutes for it to activate, and mix with the remaining liquid.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 175 g
   • Milk: 500 ml
   • Fresh yeast: 50 g
   • Sugar: 150 g

2. Sift the flour, mix it with 100 g of sugar, salt, and cardamom. Add an egg. Gradually pour in the milk-yeast mixture and knead the dough until smooth and shiny. Place the dough in a large container, cover it, and put it in a warm place for an hour; it should double in size.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 950 g
   • Sugar: 150 g
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground cardamom: 2 teaspoons
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

3. Knead the risen dough on a floured surface with 100 grams of flour for 7 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 950 g

4. Divide the dough into two parts, roll each part out, spread a thin layer of softened butter, sprinkle with 25 g of sugar and cinnamon. Roll the dough into a log and cut into buns about 3 cm thick. A total of 50 buns should be made.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 175 g
   • Sugar: 150 g
   • Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons

5. Place the rolls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, also cover them with sheets on top. Let them rise for about 30 minutes.

6. Remove the paper from the spaced rolls. Lightly beat the egg, brush it on the rolls, and sprinkle with sugar and crushed almonds. Place in an oven preheated to 250 degrees for 5-10 minutes. Then let them cool on a rack, covered with a towel.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Sugar: 150 g
   • Almond: 50 g