Swedish Cinnamon Buns with Cardamom
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Swedish Cinnamon Buns with Cardamom
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These Swedish cinnamon buns are basically just cinnamon rolls tied in a bow, but instead of being drenched with frosting, they are dotted with sugar.
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Ingredients
For the dough:
- 10 & 1/2 tablespoons soft butter 1 stick plus 2 & 1/2 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar + 3 tablespoons
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cardamom
- 2 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons active dry yeast + 1 teaspoon
- 6 & 1/3 cups all purpose flour
For the filling:
- 3 ticks soft butter
- 1/2 cup sugar + 2 tablespoons
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoons cardamom
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the tops:
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- pearl sugar or any kind of coarse sugar
Instructions
- Beat together butter, sugar, salt and cardamom until smooth in a large bowl or stand mixer.
- Heat milk in a saucepan or in the microwave until it is warm but not hot (about 98.5F). Add the yeast and stir until dissolved. When yeast is completely dissolved and foamy (about 5 minutes), add milk to butter mixture.
- Gradually add flour, one cup at a time. Knead the dough using the dough hook until it is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. If you don't have a stand mixer you can do this by hand.
- Cover the bowl with a cloth and leave to rise until doubled in size, about an hour.
- Meanwhile, make the filling. Beat together the butter, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
- When dough is doubled in size, punch it down and divide it in half. Roll out the first piece of dough into a large rectangle, about 20x15 inches. Spread half of the filling on top.
- Fold the dough like a business letter. See photos below.
- Use a pizza cutter to cut out long thin strips of dough about a 1/2 inch wide. You are cutting the dough the long way.
- Line several baking pans with silpats or parchment paper.
- Twist each strip of dough into a knot and place on the baking sheet, leaving about 1 1/2 inches in between buns. I'm not going to bother describing how to make the knots. Just go watch this video. I probably did about 27 times.
- Repeat steps 5-8 with remaining piece of dough.
- Cover with a cloth or plastic wrap and leave in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 450 F. Brush each bun with the beaten egg. The more egg you use, the browner they will get. Sprinkle pearl sugar or coarse sugar on top.
- Bake for about 8-11 minutes. Keep a close eye on them so they don't burn. You will know they are done when they reach a deep golden brown on the tops and edges.
Notes
- Sorry about the weird measurements, the original recipe was written in grams. Watch this video to see how to form the knots.
- Source: very slightly adapted from Call Me Cupcake
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bun
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Potassium
66mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
441IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30Buns
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bun | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 441IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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