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🌍Authentic German recipe from a Germany-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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German Cinnamon Bread Rolls

Cultural Context

Originating from Germany, Zimtschnecken, or cinnamon rolls, are a beloved sweet treat often enjoyed during breakfast or as a dessert. Traditionally, they are made with a rich dough filled with cinnamon and sugar, symbolizing warmth and comfort. Today, they are popular worldwide, with various adaptations in different cultures, showcasing their versatility and universal appeal.

GermanDEdessert
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
200 ml lukewarm milk
7 g dry yeast or 21 g fresh yeast
50 g sugar
1 egg size M
70 g soft butter
1 pinch of salt
500 g sifted flour
60 g soft butter (for filling)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
80 g sugar (for filling)
40 g soft butter (for frosting)
90 g cream cheese
3 tablespoons icing sugar
optional 1 tablespoon milk

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

1

In a bowl, combine lukewarm milk and yeast, let it activate.

2

Add sugar, egg, soft butter, and salt to the mixture.

3

Gradually add sifted flour and knead until a dough forms.

4

Let the dough rise until doubled in size.

5

Roll out the dough and spread soft butter for filling.

6

Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over the buttered dough.

7

Roll the dough into a log and cut into pieces.

8

Place the rolls in a baking pan and let them rise again.

9

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30-35 minutes or at 160°C for fan oven.

10

For frosting, mix soft butter, cream cheese, icing sugar, and optional milk until smooth.

11

Spread the frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

ZimtschneckenCinnamon Rolls
Local Name: Zimtschnecken

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