Hamburg-Franzbrötchen

Mix warm milk, dry yeast, and sugar in a bowl and let it sit until frothy.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, vanilla sugar, and salt.

Add the yeast mixture and melted butter to the flour mixture, then add the egg.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then let it rise until doubled in size.

Roll out the dough and spread soft butter on top.

Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the buttered dough.

Roll the dough into a log and cut into pieces.

Shape each piece into a crescent and place on a baking tray.

Let the shaped dough rise again briefly before baking.

Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.

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