Scandinavian Brunch: Kanelbullar and Gravlax | America's Test Kitchen Full Episode (S23 E15)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while bread flour can be more cost-effective.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, and water can be used for a budget-friendly option.

Combine 3/4 cup whole milk and 1/4 cup bread flour in a bowl; whisk together.

Microwave mixture for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds until pudding-like.

Add 1/2 cup cold whole milk to the mixture and whisk together.

Add 11 ounces of bread flour and 1 tablespoon of instant yeast; mix on low speed until mostly hydrated.

Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 15 minutes.

Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon table salt; mix on medium low until combined.

Add 6 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter and 2 teaspoons coarsely ground cardamom; mix on medium low for 5 minutes until incorporated.

Transfer dough to a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Prepare filling by combining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon bread flour, and 1/4 teaspoon table salt in a bowl; mix on low speed until combined.

Flour the work surface and turn out the chilled dough; roll out to 18 inches long by 10 inches wide.

Spread filling over the bottom 2/3 of the dough.

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