Korvapuusti Finnish cardamom cinnamon buns
Soft, fragrant Finnish buns with plenty of cardamom, cinnamon and butter, baked until glossy and golden.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.28 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, caster sugar, cardamom and salt in a large bowl. Add the warm milk, egg and soft butter and bring together into a sticky dough.
- 2
Knead for 10 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and stretchy. Put in an oiled bowl, cover and leave for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 3
Mix the very soft butter, brown sugar and cinnamon into a spreadable paste.
- 4
Roll the dough out to a 40 x 50cm rectangle. Spread with the filling right to the edges. Roll up from the long side into a tight log.
- 5
Cut the log into 12 triangular wedges, so each is wide on one edge and pointed on the other, then stand each on its point and press the top down with your thumb so it splays out like an ear. Place on two lined trays. Cover and leave for 30 minutes.
30 min - 6
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Brush the buns with beaten egg and scatter over the pearl sugar. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until deep golden.
13 min - 7
Cool on a rack for 10 minutes. They smell wonderful and are best eaten the same day.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.