How to Make "Kanelbrød:" Cinnamon Swirl Bread!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be used for a lighter dough.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, while applesauce adds moisture.

Add yeast to warm milk and let it bloom.

Combine sugar, egg yolk, and salt in a bowl and whisk together.

Add the milk and yeast mixture to the sugar mixture along with flour and softened butter.

Knead the dough for about 10-15 minutes until soft and smooth.

Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes to an hour until doubled in size.

Stretch the dough into a long rectangle using hands or a rolling pin.

Brush the dough with leftover egg white.

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the dough.

Roll the dough up from the short end tightly.

Pinch the seam together and roll gently against the counter.

Place the rolled dough in a loaf pan and let it rise for about 30 minutes.

Brush with egg wash before baking.

Bake in a 175°C (350°F) oven for about 30 minutes.

Let cool for about 20 minutes before slicing.

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