Norwegian Cinnamon Rolls

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 16
Scrumptious Norwegian Cinnamon Rolls perfect for brunch or tea time
in Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

3 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 -5 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons yeast ( or 3 1/4 ounce packets )
1/2 cup butter
1 2/3 cups milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 egg , beaten , to glaze

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
344
Sugar
23g
Fat
13g
Norwegian Cinnamon Rolls, or Kanelboller, are a staple of Norwegian cuisine, often enjoyed as a sweet breakfast or snack with coffee or tea. These rolls are made with a yeast dough that produces a soft and fluffy texture, while the cinnamon and sugar filling creates a sweet and flavorful bite. While often served during festive holidays such as Christmas, they can be enjoyed year-round and are perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
2.In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then add the milk and raise the temperature to lukewarm.
3.Add the lukewarm milk mixture and eggs to the flour mixture, and mix well.
4.Continue to add more flour (up to 5 cups) until the dough becomes soft yet not too sticky.
5.Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes or until it becomes smooth.
6.Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for around 1 hour.
7.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
8.Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
9.Spread the softened butter onto the dough, then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
10.Roll the dough carefully, then cut it into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
11.Place the cinnamon rolls into a greased baking pan, leaving some space between each roll.
12.Cover and let the rolls rise for another 15-20 minutes, or until they double in size.
13.Glaze the rolls with a beaten egg, then bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

PROS

These rolls have a delicious sweet flavor from the cinnamon and sugar, and are soft and fluffy thanks to the yeast dough.

CONS

Cinnamon rolls are high in calories, sugar, and fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They can be time-consuming to make, so plan to have enough time for prep and rising.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While cinnamon rolls are not the healthiest food option, cinnamon has been linked to lowering blood sugar levels, reducing inflammation, and antioxidant effects.
The milk and eggs in the recipe also provide a good source of protein and calcium.

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