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Kanelbullar -Swedish Cardamom Cinnamon Knots for World Bread Day

Kanelbullar, this is the Swedish version of cinnamon rolls. The main difference? They are made with cinnamon and cardamom and usually remain plain. They contain coarse sugar and are brushed with a sugar syrup. I made these for World Bread Day! When my Swedish colleague gifted me a Swedish cookbook, the first recipe was kanelbullar. They are so famous in Sweden, they made it to page 1. There even is a “kanelbullar dag”. On October 4th Swedes celebrate this pastry, which has become famous. I hadn’t tried it yet, so I knew immediately that I wanted to make them for World Bread Day. Yes, this is a sweet bread made with an enriched yeast dough. Continue Reading…

16/10/2025

Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Filling

Are cinnamon rolls comfort food for you? For a cozy afternoon with a nice cup of tea or coffee? I at least find them perfect for a rainy and windy day. These are not just regular cinnamon rolls, no, they are filled with apple pieces that were steamed with some butter and sugar. So delicious! I hope you are interested in cinnamon rolls with apple filling!

27/09/2024

American Cinnamon Rolls

Finally I got to make one iconic dish from the US, cinnamon rolls or cinnamon buns. Yes, I have made them before, but not the classic and traditional version with cream cheese frosting. But finally I got round to it and made the full deal, no extras, but also no substitutions. These are very moist and fluffy cinnamon rolls, we will need to make a tangzhong, which means boiling flour, water and milk, so that the flour can gelatinize. This will help for the rolls to stay extra fresh. Yes, you will add five more minutes of work, but I believe it is so worth it.

01/02/2024