Kanelsnurrer (Norwegian Twisted Cinnamon Buns) Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar fat content.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a different flavor profile.

Heat milk until lukewarm. Stir in the yeast, sugar, cardamom, and cinnamon until dissolved.

Add the flour and salt and stir well. Knead until the dough releases from the bowl and continue to knead for 5 - 10 minutes.

Add the butter to the dough and continue to knead for another 5 - 10 minutes.

Roll the dough out into a large square on a floured surface.

Mix together the butter, cinnamon, and sugar for the filling. Spread the mixture over the dough.

Fold the dough in half and roll out again to make it wider.

Cut the rectangle into about 16 strips. Twist each strip and tie into a knot.

Set the kanelsnurrer on baking paper on a baking sheet and let rise for about 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C). Brush the kanelsnurrer with whisked egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar.

Bake the buns in the middle of the oven for about 12 - 15 minutes until golden on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens