How to Bake Swedish Style Cinnamon Rolls (Kanelbullar)

Add dry ingredients to a 12 to 14 cup food processor bowl., Pulse to mix. , Add soft butter to dry ingredients., Heat water until it reaches 110 °F (43 °C) for regular yeast or 120 degrees for instant yeast., Turn the food processor on and add water...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Add dry ingredients to a 12 to 14 cup food processor bowl.

    If you need a primer, read How to Use Measuring Spoons and Cups.

    If you don't have a food processor, you can make the dough by hand.

    See How to Knead Dough
  2. Step 2: Pulse to mix.

    , Pulse to mix.

    If you're ever in a pinch, you can make your own butter from cream. , To understand why the water needs to be this temperature, read How to Work With Yeast in Bread Making. ,, To prevent over heating the dough, stop the processor, let rest a minute or so, then pulse again until the dough is smooth. ,,, Let dough rise about 30 minutes or until doubled. ,,,, There should be about 15 rolls. ,,, If you have an old oven, you might benefit from reading How to Cook Food in a Bad Oven. ,, Brush beaten egg over cinnamon rolls. ,,,
  3. Step 3: Add soft butter to dry ingredients.

  4. Step 4: Heat water until it reaches 110 °F (43 °C) for regular yeast or 120 degrees for instant yeast.

  5. Step 5: Turn the food processor on and add water until a soft dough forms.

  6. Step 6: Knead by pulsing the dough until a soft dough forms.

  7. Step 7: Spray a large mixing bowl with nonstick cooking spray.

  8. Step 8: Add dough to prepared bowl.

  9. Step 9: Cover bowl with plastic wrap.

  10. Step 10: Roll out dough into a rectangle.

  11. Step 11: Spread soft butter onto dough and sprinkle with cinnamon.

  12. Step 12: Roll up dough so that it looks like a jelly roll.

  13. Step 13: Cut dough into 3/4-inch slices.

  14. Step 14: Place rolls onto a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.

  15. Step 15: Cover dough lightly with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled

  16. Step 16: about 30 minutes.

  17. Step 17: Turn oven to 425 °F (218 °C) to preheat.

  18. Step 18: Remove plastic wrap from the risen rolls.

  19. Step 19: Beat the egg in a small bowl.

  20. Step 20: Sprinkle pearl sugar or crushed sugar cubes over cinnamon rolls.

  21. Step 21: Bake the rolls until golden

  22. Step 22: about 15 minutes.

  23. Step 23: Finished.

Detailed Guide

If you need a primer, read How to Use Measuring Spoons and Cups.

If you don't have a food processor, you can make the dough by hand.

See How to Knead Dough

, Pulse to mix.

If you're ever in a pinch, you can make your own butter from cream. , To understand why the water needs to be this temperature, read How to Work With Yeast in Bread Making. ,, To prevent over heating the dough, stop the processor, let rest a minute or so, then pulse again until the dough is smooth. ,,, Let dough rise about 30 minutes or until doubled. ,,,, There should be about 15 rolls. ,,, If you have an old oven, you might benefit from reading How to Cook Food in a Bad Oven. ,, Brush beaten egg over cinnamon rolls. ,,,

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