Cinnamon Rolls - (Kanelbullar)

• yeast4 teaspoons
• milk↗2 cups
• butter or 3/4 cup margarine↗3⁄4 cup
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• cardamom↗1 teaspoon

  optional

• flour↗4 -5 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt margarine or butter.

2. 2

   Add milk and heat 115 F (45 C).

3. 3

   Dissolve yeast.

4. 4

   Add sugar, cardamom (optional) and salt.

5. 5

   Stir until mixed.

6. 6

   Add flour, knead into dough.

7. 7

   Let rise until doubled (about 30 min).

8. 8

   Divide dough.

9. 9

   Use rolling pin to roll out large rectangle, about 1/4 inches thick.

10. 10

    Spread with margarine, cinnamon and sugar.

11. 11

    Roll up into a big roll, about 2 inches in diameter.

12. 12

    Cut 3/4 in thick slices, put onto greased cookie sheet.

13. 13

    Rise about 20-30 minute

14. 14

    Baste with whipped egg;

15. 15

    Add a little bit of sugar on top, or you can use some Swedish pearl sugar (available at most IKEAs or Swedish specialty stores).

16. 16

    Bake 450 F (225 C) about 7-10 min, until golden brown.

17. 17

    Serve and enjoy.