Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar)
Soft cardamom dough rolled with butter and cinnamon sugar, then baked until golden. Best eaten warm with coffee.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.22 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
Tick what you need to buy. It goes on your shopping list.
Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, caster sugar, cardamom and salt in a large bowl. Add the warm milk, melted butter and half the egg. Stir to a sticky dough.
- 2
Knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and stretchy. Put in an oiled bowl, cover and leave somewhere warm for 1 hour, until doubled.
60 min - 3
Mix the soft butter, brown sugar and cinnamon into a paste.
- 4
Roll the dough out to a rectangle about 40 x 50 cm. Spread with the cinnamon paste. Fold in thirds like a letter, then cut across into 12 strips.
- 5
Twist each strip and wind it into a knot, tucking the end underneath. Space on lined trays, cover and rest for 30 minutes.
30 min - 6
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Brush the buns with the rest of the egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar.
- 7
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until deep golden. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes before eating.
11 min
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.