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Mini Delish Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar)

Course Dessert
Cuisine Swedish
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 18 Buns
Calories 134kcal
Author Maria

Ingredients

Dough

  • cup Wholemeal flour
  • 1 cup Skimmed milk warm
  • cup Brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Butter Softened
  • tsp Yeast
  • 1 tsp Cardamom ground
  • tsp Salt

Filling

  • Cup Butter softened
  • ¼ Cup Brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Cinnamon

Topping

  • 1 Egg whisked with 1 tsp water
  • Brown sugar or Pearled sugar

Instructions

Preparing the dough

  • Prepare your ingredients.
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  • In a bowl mix the warm milk with sugar.
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  • Mix yeast with warm milk and set aside until foamy.
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  • Add the butter to the yeast mixture.
    In another bowl, mix the flour, cardamom and salt together.
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  • Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix using a spatula.
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  • Continue kneading the dough with your hand or with a mixer till you get a smooth dough.
    Shape the dough into a ball and place in a bowl.
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  • Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and set aside in a warm place for 30 minutes.
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Preparing the filling.

  • Meanwhile, prepare the filling ingredients.
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  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, and mix thoroughly.
    Set aside till the dough is ready.
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Forming the buns

  • Transfer the dough onto a silicon mat.
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  • Using a rolling pin, flatten the dough into a rectangle.
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  • Spread the filling evenly on top.
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  • Fold the dough.
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  • Cut into slices of about 2cm.
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  • Take a slice and twist it. Then fold it into a knot tucking the end underneath.
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  • Cover the buns and leave until doubled in size (around 60minutes)
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Baking the buns

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
    Brush each of the rolls with the egg wash.
    Sprinkle with brown sugar or preferably pearled sugar (if having).
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  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown.
    Transfer to a cooling rack for 5minutes.
    Serve warm and enjoy with your favorite hot drink.
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