Cinnamon Buns

You're burning up to get some of these buns.

This makes 25ish buns.

Ingredients

Metric

Bun Dough

Amount Unit Item
35 grams yeast
750 grams flour
100 grams sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1 large egg
120 grams butter
300 millliters milk

Filling

Amount Unit Item
100 grams butter
50 grams sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon

Glaze (optional)

Amount Unit Item
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
? pearl sugar

Simple Glaze (American)

Amount Unit Item
240 grams powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 tablespoons milk, heavy cream, or half-and-half
Imperial

Bun Dough

Amount Unit Item
1¼ ounces yeast
26 ounces flour
3½ ounces sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1 large egg
4 ounces butter
1½ cups milk

Filling

Amount Unit Item
4 ounces butter
2 ounces sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon

Glaze (optional)

Amount Unit Item
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
? pearl sugar

Simple Glaze (American)

Amount Unit Item
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 tablespoons milk, heavy cream, or half-and-half

Instructions

  1. Put the yeast in the bottom of the bowl.
  2. Add the flour, sugar, salt, and cardamom in the bowl next.
  3. Melt the butter and add it on into the bowl along with the milk and the egg.
  4. Mix/Knead until it is a dough.
  5. Let the dough complete its first prove for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Create the filling by mixing the cinnamon and sugar together in a separate bowl.
  7. Roll the dough out so it is about 3mm (1/8 in) thick and 30 cm (12 in) wide.
  8. Spread the melted filling butter on the rolled out dough.
  9. Sprinkle the filling cinnamon/sugar mix on top of the dough.
  10. Roll the dough the long way until it is a giant snake roll, ensuring the roll is as evenly sized as possible.
  11. Slice the dough into even slices (usually about 25).
  12. Place them with the cut edge facing upwards on a baking sheet.
  13. Let the dough rise for second prove; At least 60 mins or until the buns have doubled in size. (Under a towel to prevent drafts is best.)
  14. Mix the glaze egg and water together in a bowl and brush the mixture over the proved buns.
  15. Sprinkle the pearl sugar on top. (Optional)
  16. Bake in the oven (220°C/425°F) for 5–6 minutes or until golden brown.
  17. Allow to cool on a rack.

American Icing (Optional)

  1. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until the mixture is smooth.
  2. Pour over warm buns.

Notes

This one comes directly from Sweden for fika. You can find it here.

You may have to adjust the baking time based upon your oven. Be careful not to over or underbake them.