Korvapuusti – Finnish cinnamon buns

Ingredients

• 500 g plain flour
• 7 g dried yeast
• 2.5 dl lukewarm milk
• 75 g sugar
• 75 g softened butter for dough
• 1 egg for dough
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• ½ tsp salt
• 60 g softened butter for filling
• 70 g brown sugar
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 egg for brushing
• 2 tbsp pearl sugar

Method

1. 1Knead flour, yeast, milk, sugar, egg, cardamom and salt. Knead in butter until smooth and rise covered for 60 minutes.
2. 2Roll into a 35 x 45 cm rectangle. Spread filling butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
3. 3Roll from the long edge. Cut diagonally into twelve alternating triangular pieces, set narrow side up and press the centre down with a spoon handle.
4. 4Rise for 30 minutes, brush with egg and add pearl sugar. Bake at 200°C for 12–15 minutes until golden.