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Swedish Cinnamon Buns with Poolish Starter

A rich and flavorful cinnamon bun made with a poolish starter for a light and airy texture, topped with a sweet glaze.

130 minutes12 servings
Swedish Cinnamon Buns with Poolish Starter
Photo: Andreas Ivarsson · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, mix 1 cup flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and egg. Beat until smooth.
  3. Gradually add remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough is soft and elastic.
  4. Knead in the butter until fully incorporated. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
  5. Roll out dough into a rectangle. Spread with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  6. Roll up the dough, cut into 12 pieces, and place on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes until golden.
  8. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze.
  9. Brush the glaze over the warm buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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