Гамбург-Францбрьотхен/Hamburg — Franzbrötchen

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

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

Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg to the flour mixture and knead until smooth.

Let the dough rise until doubled in size.

Roll out the dough and spread soft butter on top.

Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon mixture.

Roll the dough into a log and cut into pieces.

Shape the pieces into the traditional Franzbrötchen shape and let them rise again.

Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.

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