How to make Franzbrötchen

Make the milk bread dough, mixing for 5 minutes.

Prepare a butter block using 2 sticks of room temperature European butter and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.

Spread the butter into a 9x6 inch block on parchment paper and refrigerate.

Roll the milk bread dough into a 9x12 rectangle.

Lock the butter into the dough by folding it over.

Roll the dough into a 20x12 rectangle and perform a letter fold, then refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Roll the dough into a 13x13 square and spray with non-stick spray.

Cover the square with a mixture of 3/4 cup brown sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.

Roll the dough tightly and cut into pieces.

Press each piece with a wooden spoon to shape.

Let the shaped dough proof in a warm room (no warmer than 80 degrees).

Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

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