Kanelbullar

Ingredients

• Pearl sugar (for topping)
• Unsalted butter (1/4 cup, softened)
• Brown sugar (1/2 cup)
• Ground cinnamon (2 tablespoons)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• All (purpose flour - 3 1/2 cups)
• Egg (1)
• Unsalted butter (1/3 cup, melted)
• Granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
• Warm milk (1 cup)
• Active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, granulated sugar, melted butter, and egg. Mix well.
3. Add the flour and salt to the bowl and mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and softened butter to make the filling.
8. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
9. Spread the cinnamon sugar filling evenly over the dough.
10. Starting from one long side, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
11. Cut the log into 12 equal-sized pieces and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
12. Cover the rolls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
13. Sprinkle the rolls with pearl sugar.
14. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
15. Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool slightly before serving.