Homemade Cinnamon Rolls (Scandinavian Style)
Delicious homemade cinnamon rolls with a Scandinavian twist, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Dough
- ½ cup milk slightly warm
- 1 ½ tsp dry yeast
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ cup butter at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp cardamom optional
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- ⅓ cup butter at room temperature
- 1 ½ tbsp cinnamon
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
Egg Wash
- 1 small egg
Cinnamon Roll Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 ½ tsp water
Instructions
- Heat the milk until slightly warm, then whisk in yeast and sugar until dissolved. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add egg, butter, cardamom, and salt; mix with a mixer. Gradually add flour and mix for about 5 minutes until a ball forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for approximately 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling by mixing butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the filling. Roll tightly and cut into 1 1/4 inch pieces.
- Place rolls on a baking sheet, press down slightly, and let rest for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare egg wash.
- Brush rolls with egg wash and bake for about 15 minutes until slightly soft.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar and water. Drizzle over cooled rolls.
Notes
For best results, allow the glaze to harden before serving. Enjoy your homemade cinnamon rolls!