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Swedish Cinnamon Rolls with Sesame Seeds

A traditional Swedish pastry with a sweet cinnamon filling and sesame seed topping, baked to golden perfection.

120 minutes12 servings
Swedish Cinnamon Rolls with Sesame Seeds
Photo: MOs810 · CC BY 4.0

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. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes until golden.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.

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