When it comes to cinnamon buns too much is always right. I like adding cardamom to both the dough and the filling. A good tip too is to make more filling, the more filling the better and more buttery buns! In my home we also like adding raisins to the filling, it really adds something extra, but if you’ve got a picky eater on your hands (or are married to one…) maybe exclude them. You can also add anything from blueberries to custard or chocolate too. Anything goes once you’ve mastered the dough, which is surprisingly simple to make! And I say that with confidence as I am TERRIBLE at getting dough’s right!
This is a great recipe for these sweet little buns from Swedish Food, a great source for Swedish recipes!!
RECIPE
Summary
Makes: 12 buns
Time needed: 45 minutes (+ 2 hours rising time)
Ingredients
For the Dough
250 ml whole milk
100 g salted butter
1 egg
500 g white flour
½ tsp ground cardamom
50 g caster sugar
1 tsp salt
7 g instant yeast
Ground cardamom
Filling
150 g light brown sugar (but normal sugar works well too!
3 tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp ground cardamom
100g very soft butter
Finishing
1 egg, lightly beaten
Pearl sugar
Method
1. To make the dough, place milk and butter into a saucepan over medium/low heat and cook until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly and, once lukewarm, mix in the egg.
2. Place the flour, cardamom, sugar and salt into a large bowl and mix together.
3. Add the dried yeast and mix thoroughly.
4. Add the liquid mixture and mix to form a rough dough. Tip out onto the worksurface and knead for 5-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a clean bowl and cover with cling film or a kitchen towel. Place somewhere warm and allow to rise until doubled in size (takes about an hour).
6. Line two baking trays with parchment paper and set aside. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured worksurface, flatten into a rough rectangle and then roll out until approximately 25 cm x 35 cm (10” x 14”).
7. For the filling mix the sugar, cinnamon and butter together to form a smooth paste. Using a spatula or spoon, spread the filling evenly across the dough.
8. Roll the dough along the long edge into a sausage. Using a serrated knife, cut into twelve rounds. Place on to prepared baking trays and cover with a kitchen towel. Allow to rise until almost doubled (about 45-60 minutes).
9. Whilst proving, preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F, gas 4, fan 160°C). When ready to bake, brush the buns with a little beaten egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar, then bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Your cinnamon buns are ready to be served and enjoyed!
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