The must bake Finnish cinnamon sweet buns. Usually served with a cup of strong coffee. If you ever visit Finland, impossible to avoid. My mum's recipe. We used to bake them every single Saturday.
Ingredients
2 eggs
170g/200ml granulated or caster sugar
500ml milk
1 tbsp ground cardamom
50g of fresh yeast
(or 2 x 7g fast action dry yeast)
1 tsp salt
1.1 kg plain flour
150-200 g butter
For the filling:
Butter, granulated sugar, cinnamon
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Thick custard, vanilla sugar, choc chips
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Butter, sugar, currants, flaked almonds
Method
Warm the milk to lukewarm temperature
In a large bowl whisk together eggs and sugar
Add ground cardamom and salt
Pour in the warm milk and mix
Add the yeast and let it dissolve
Start adding the flour gradually
Keep adding and kneading until you have incorporated all the flour and the dough is nice, soft and elastic
(This usually takes around 15-20 mins)
Lastly knead in very soft (or melted) butter
If the dough feels too soft add little more flour
Cover the bowl with a tea towel or clingfilm and leave to prove in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This takes about 45-60 mins
Pour the proved dough on a floured kitchen surface and knock it back gently
Divide the dough in two
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| Roll the dough out into a large rectangle Spread generously with very soft butter Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon |
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| Roll into a long sausage shape |
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| Cut into 1 inch long pieces |
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| Place on baking tray lined with baking paper |
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| Cover and let prove another 20 minutes or so until nicely risen Eggwash and sprinkle little sugar on top Bake in preheated oven 200°c for 10-15 mins until golden brown on top and bottom Enjoy with a lovely cup of coffee or tea!
Variation:
Shape the dough into simple round balls without filling, |
