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Swedish Cinnamon Buns with Icing

A variation of kanelbullar with a rich, creamy icing for extra flavor.

70 minutes8 servings
Swedish Cinnamon Buns with Icing
Photo: lisamikulski · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg; mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  4. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread with softened butter.
  6. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and roll tightly.
  7. Cut into individual buns and place on a baking sheet.
  8. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Mix powdered sugar with milk to make a glaze and drizzle over the buns.

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