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Swedish Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For The Dough

  • Maida / All Purpose Flour - 1 1/2 cups
  • Sugar - 2 tbs
  • Cardamom Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Instant Yeast - 1 1/4 tsp
  • Salt - 1/4 tsp
  • Warm Milk - 1/2 cup
  • Butter - 2 tbs

For The Filling

  • Butter - 1 1/2 tbs
  • Sugar - 1/4 cup
  • Cinnamon - 1/2 tbs

Instructions
 

Procedure

  • In a bowl mix together flour, salt, sugar, cardamom powder and instant yeast.
  • Add the milk and butter and make a soft dough.
  • Transfer to counter and knead for 10 minutes until smooth, soft and elastic.
  • Place inside a well oiled bowl, cover with cling film and set aside until double in volume.
  • Take it back to the counter and roll the dough into a thin rectangle.
  • Mix together butter, cinnamon and sugar for the filling.
  • Apply it evenly on the rolled out rectangle.
  • Fold it twice as if folding a letter.
  • Roll it again into a thin rectangle.
  • With the help of a cutter, cut it into 8 equal stripes cutting it along the longer side.
  • Twist each stripe and shape it into a roll. Refer video on how to shape.
  • Arrange on a greased baking tray and cover. Set aside for 25 - 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C.
  • Apply a milk wash to the rolls and bake them for 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, allow them to cool.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.