These cosy Swedish cinnamon buns are the very embodiment of “hygge” — the art of creating warmth and comfort. Fluffy, aromatic, and topped with a sweet icing glaze, they are best enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee on a winter afternoon, wrapped in a blanket with a good book!
Ingredients
- 500 g plain flour
- 7 g instant yeast
- 250 ml warm milk
- 75 g butter, melted
- 75 g caster sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp cardamom (optional, traditional)
- Pinch of salt
For the filling
- 75 g butter, softened
- 75 g brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the icing
- 150 g icing sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and cardamom. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and leave to rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out into a rectangle. Spread the softened butter over the surface and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Roll up tightly and cut into rounds about 3 cm thick.
- Place on a lined baking tray, cover, and leave to prove for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Mix the icing ingredients and drizzle over the warm buns.
☕🍂 Enjoy these hygge buns warm — they’re best fresh from the oven!