Swedish Cinnamon Rolls
Total Time
2 hours and 15 minutes
Prep Time
2 hours
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
12 servings
- 1 package yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup almond milk
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 vanilla pod (halved and scraped)
- 1 egg plus 1 yolk (reserve extra egg white)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup butter (softened)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp. warm milk
- 3 tsp. cinnamon
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Preparation
Step 1
Stir yeast, 2 tablespoons water, and 1 teaspoon sugar together in small bowl and set aside until foamy; about 5 minutes.
Step 2
In small saucepan heat 1 cup almond milk, 6 tablespoons butter, and vanilla pod until butter just melts; remove from heat and cool mixture to 110 degrees. When mixture is cool, remove vanilla pod and add yeast mixture.
Step 3
In large mixing bowl whisk egg, yolk, sugar, cardamom, and salt until well combined. Add milk-yeast mixture and stir until well combined. Slowly stir in the all-purpose flour and knead until soft silky dough forms; shape into a ball.
Step 4
Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a clean bowl and roll dough ball in oil. Cover with plastic wrap or kitchen towel and rise to double; about 2 hours.
Step 5
Prepare the filling: combine softened butter, sugars, warm milk, and cinnamon; blend until it’s an even paste.
Step 6
Divide dough into 2 sections. Roll each section into a 12 x 9 inch rectangle. Spread half the butter-sugar mixture over each square.
Step 7
Watch video above to get step by step directions on how to shape/form the rolls. Place rolls on a sil-pat lined baking sheet and let rest for 20 minutes.
Step 8
Whisk together reserved egg white and a few tablespoons of water. Brush tops of rolls with wash and bake in 350 degree oven about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on rack.
Step 9
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