Cinnamon Buns
Based on traditional Swedish 'kanelbullar', these buttery batch-cooked buns can be made ahead and even frozen for up to 3 months.
SERVES
12-14
PREP TIME
20 mins
COOKING TIME
30 mins
Ingredients
Dough
500g all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
3 tsp dried yeast
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
240g warm milk
3 large eggs
60g salted butter, at room temperature
Sweet Spice Filling
2 tbsp Carla’s Sweet Spice
220g brown sugar
80g salted butter, at room temperature
Icing
1 tsp Carla’s Sweet Spice
50g salted butter
60g maple syrup
65g powdered sugar
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, the yeast, brown sugar, and salt. Add the milk, eggs, and butter. Mix until the flour is completely incorporated
Cover the bowl and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes
Meanwhile, make the filling. In a small bowl, combine 110g brown sugar and 1 tablespoon Sweet Spice
Preheat the oven to 180. Line a baking sheet with parchment
On a floured surface, roll the dough out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick, adding flour as needed. Spread the dough with 80g butter and sprinkle with the Sweet Spice sugar. Fold the dough in half, directly over the Sweet Spice, pressing to adhere. Cut into 12-14 strips. Twist each strip into a loose knot, they don't need to be perfect. Place on the prepared baking sheet
In a bowl, combine 80g melted butter, 110g brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon Sweet Spice. Spoon clumps of the brown sugar over the knots
Bake 20 minutes, until golden
Meanwhile, make the glaze. Melt together the butter and maple syrup in a small pot set over medium heat. Remove from the heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and Sweet Spice. Drizzle over the knots
Notes
To make ahead: prepare the rolls through step 5. Cover the knots and place in the fridge (up to overnight). When ready to bake, remove the knots from the fridge 15 minutes prior to baking, then bake as directed
To prepare and freeze: assemble the rolls through step 5, then cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the knots overnight in the fridge or on the counter for a few hours. Once thawed, bake as directed