Finnish buns with cinnamon and cardamom
Description
Baked goods are simple and quick to prepare. Today I’ll tell you—baked goods are ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast, and cardamom.
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Step 3
Add the egg yolk, pour in the milk, and add the sugar. Mix.
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Step 4
Add melted butter.
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Step 5
Knead the dough, shape it into a ball, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and place in a warm spot to rise for 1.5–2 hours.
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Step 6
Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, cinnamon, and sugar until smooth and homogeneous.
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Step 7
Sprinkle flour on your work surface, roll the dough into a rectangular sheet, and spread the filling evenly over it, leaving about 1.5–2 cm clear of the edges.
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Step 8
Roll the dough into a roll, cut it into pieces shaped like trapezoids.
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Step 9
Place the bun on its base wide side down; press it flat from above on the narrow side using a suitable object.
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Step 10
Place the buns on a baking sheet, brush the tops with a mixture of egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of milk, and sprinkle pearl or regular sugar on top. Bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes at 200°C.
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Step 11
Golden, incredibly fragrant buns are ready—serve them with coffee. They are delicious served hot or cold.