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Kanelbullar (Swedish Cinnamon Buns)

February 3, 2017 By All That I'm Eating 20 Comments

While in Gothenburg last year I think I had a Kanelbullar every day. When it’s cold and windy outside sinking your teeth into one of these alongside a hot cup of coffee is just perfect. Slightly sticky, full of cinnamon and normally covered with nibbed sugar you can smell them before you see them in the cafés of Sweden. After trying a few different recipes I have come up with my own Kanelbullar recipe; the ideal balance of bread, wholesomeness and sweetness.

Kanelbullar, Swedish Cinnamon BunsIngredients

You will need (for 12 Kanelbullar):

  • 40g butter
  • 225ml milk
  • 7g sachet fast action yeast
  • 30g caster sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 250g wholemeal flour
  • 250g strong white bread flour

For the filling

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

And

  • 1 egg, beaten, for glazing
  • 12 paper cupcake cases

Coffee and Kanelbullar

Method

Heat the butter and milk together until the butter has melted and the milk is warm.

While the milk is heating mix together the flours, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl or mixing bowl.

Pour the warm milk into the flour bowl and mix well until it has formed a smooth dough.

Cover the bowl and prove for 30 minutes.

Knead the dough for five minutes or so then divide into two equal sized pieces. Roll each piece into a rectangle.

Mix the ingredients for the filling together until smooth then spread the mixture evenly over both rectangles.

Roll each rectangle up along the long edge so you have two logs. Cut each log into six pieces so you end up with 12 buns. Put each bun into a case then cover and prove for another 30 minutes.

Preheat an oven to 220C. Brush each bun with beaten egg then bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and make a hollow sound when you tap the bottom.

Torn open Kanelbullar
I have to say that spreading the buttery, sugary cinnamon mix over the dough is one of the most satisfying things ever. The smell as they bake is just fantastic; a combination of bread, cake and cinnamon. They are best eaten while still warm from the oven, or warmed up again for breakfast with some hot tea or coffee, or in the afternoon with a good book and a mug of hot chocolate. Anytime, it seems, is ideal for enjoying these. A little bit of fika in your own home.

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Comments

  1. Avatarangiesrecipes says

    February 3, 2017 at 11:31

    These cinnamon buns turned out so perfect!

    Reply
  2. AvatarDawn - Girl Heart Food says

    February 3, 2017 at 12:58

    Cinnamon buns are so delicious straight out of the oven and even better with a cup (or two) of coffee 🙂 Would love one of these right now!

    Reply
  3. AvatarDad says

    February 3, 2017 at 13:15

    Looking forward to my sample when I drop in for coffee Pet Lamb!

    Sound scrummy .

    Dad

    Reply
  4. AvatarDavid | Spiced says

    February 3, 2017 at 14:44

    Oh man, I love, love, live cinnamon rolls. I’ve never had a kanelbullar, but they look similar to an oversized cinnamon roll…which means I need these in my life. Looks delicious!!

    Reply
  5. AvatarEvelyne CulturEatz says

    February 3, 2017 at 18:59

    This is just plain dangerous for me as I have been on a cinnamon bun craving for a while but have not ahd one yet, they look great.

    Reply
  6. Avatarcheri says

    February 4, 2017 at 19:38

    Oh these look so delicious, I can almost smell the cinnamon. Perfect way to start the day!

    Reply
  7. AvatarDavid says

    February 6, 2017 at 00:32

    A friend used to make me something similar – would love to know if this is the same recipe! I will give them a try some weekend soon!

    Reply
  8. AvatarAnu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    February 6, 2017 at 17:42

    You know what, these Swedish cinnamon buns are my breakfast twice-thrice a week. Thanks for this Swedish recipe.

    Reply
  9. AvatarGiGi Eats says

    February 6, 2017 at 18:25

    UGH! Cinnamon Buns were hands down my favorites!!!!

    Reply
  10. Avatargrace says

    February 6, 2017 at 19:17

    i LOVE this sort of pastry. can cinnamon buns be called pastries? regardless, this recipe looks wonderful and worth every moment of effort.

    Reply
    • Caroline TaylorCaroline Taylor says

      February 10, 2017 at 13:25

      Absolutely! I think you can call them whatever you like!

      Reply
  11. AvatarMonica says

    February 6, 2017 at 20:39

    Gosh, these look positively addicting in a very happy, good way! You did a great job with this.

    Reply
  12. AvatarKristy from Southern In Law says

    February 9, 2017 at 23:15

    These look heavenly! I have a swedish client who was making a very similar thing the last time I was at her house to do a photoshoot and they smelt incredible! I need to try making a GF version!

    Reply
  13. AvatarEmma | Bake Then Eat says

    February 10, 2017 at 01:01

    Bread and cinnamon combined are a match made in heaven 😀 I’d love to try these sometime.

    Reply
  14. AvatarLaura Dembowski says

    February 12, 2017 at 21:01

    So great that you baked these in cupcake liners for easy pan removal. They look supremely comforting.

    Reply
  15. AvatarSabrina says

    February 13, 2017 at 02:12

    Yum, I’ve never heard of Swedish cinnamon buns, but I certainly want to try to make them now! These look fantastic!

    Reply
  16. AvatarI Wilkerson says

    February 13, 2017 at 14:30

    Wow these are beautiful! They would be perfect for a special breakfast or brunch!

    Reply
  17. Avatarsippitysup says

    February 13, 2017 at 18:35

    Cinnamon buns in any language are delightful. GREG

    Reply
  18. AvatarLiz says

    February 16, 2017 at 18:25

    I just dug out an old recipe for cinnamon buns. Yours look picture perfect!!!

    Reply
  19. AvatarEmma says

    February 25, 2017 at 23:55

    I’ve been wanting to make these for ages!! I really must get onto it when autumn finally arrives. They look so good Caroline 🙂

    Reply

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