Description
Learn how to make delicious Swedish Cinnamon Buns at home with this easy recipe. These sweet and aromatic buns are perfect for breakfast or a snack, with a hint of cardamom for that authentic Swedish touch.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk, warm
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For brushing:
- 1 egg, beaten
- Pearl sugar or coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Add melted butter, sugar, egg, salt, and cardamom. Gradually add flour and knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Filling: Mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Roll out dough, spread filling, fold, cut into strips, shape into buns, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Baking: Preheat oven. Brush buns with egg, sprinkle sugar, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- Best served fresh but can be frozen.
- Cardamom enhances the Swedish flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
