Swedish Cinnamon Buns
Nov 05, 2024 01:10 PM
One of my favourite places to visit is Stockholm, not just because we have friends living there, but I have always had a strong affection for Swedish design and food culture. And I’m not just talking about IKEA and their meatballs – I am a huge fan of both, by the way! I love many Swedish brands of furniture and home design, I love Swedish cuisine, and I love Fika. And the popular accompaniment to coffee at any Fika are Swedish Cinnamon Buns.
What is Fika?
Fika is the Swedish concept of “a coffee break”; a pause in the day for a tea or coffee, with a small bite to eat.
In the same way that other cultures might have morning tea, afternoon tea, le Goûter, Zvieri or Znüni, Fika is similar, except that it can take place at any time of the day.
“Fika” is both a noun and a verb, and the Swedes will tell you that it is more than a simple coffee break. While most cultures will be familiar with the concept of “grabbing a quick coffee”, the Swedes instead slow down and take a proper break.
Ingredients:
For the Dough
- 600 g (4 cups) white bread flour
- 110 g (1/2 cup) caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 14 g instant dried yeast
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 375 ml (1 1/2 cup) milk, warmed to 37°C/98°F
- 60 g (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
For the Cinnamon Filling
- 100 g (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 100 g (1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon) soft brown sugar or light muscovado sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (depending on how much you like cinnamon)
- 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
For the Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- dash of milk
To decorate
- pearl sugar, to decorate
Prep Time:
60 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
200 minutes
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