Finnish Cardamom Rolls

Step 1

Prep the yeast: In a small bowl combine the milk, 1/2 cup of sugar, the yeast and stir. Let the yeast mixture sit for about 10 min until it froths up and bubbles.

Step 2

Make the dough: In the bowl of your mixer add the eggs, butter, cardamom, salt. Using the paddle attachment, mix everything together. Add the yeast mixture and continue mixing until well combined. Change to the dough hook and adding a cup of flour at a time mix until you add all the flour. If the dough is too sticky add a bit more flour, but continue mixing until the dough separates from the bowl and forms into a ball.

Step 3

Let the dough rise: Grease a large bowl with cooking spray and place the dough in it. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean damp kitchen towel and let the dough rise until it doubles in size.

Step 4

Make the cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl combine the sugar and cinnamon together for the topping. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 5

Assemble the rolls: Add a bit of flour to your work surface. Punch the dough gently and place it down on the work surface. Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces. Working with one piece at a time, cover the other rolls so that they don't dry out. Roll each piece about as thin as you can, should be about 12 inches by 18 inches. With a brush or a knife smear some butter onto it. Make sure it's nicely buttered. Sprinkle some of the cinnamon sugar over the entire surface, as much as you want. Roll it into a tight log starting from the narrower side. Line up the dough log in front of you and cut it slightly on the diagonal, alternating up and down, so that the slices are fat 'v' shapes, with the point of the 'v' about 2 cm (3/4 inch) and the base about 5 cm (2 inches). Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough pieces.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350 F degrees.

Step 7

Bake: Let the rolls sit for about 30 minutes to rise. Brush the rolls with egg wash and then sprinkle with Turbinado sugar or plain sugar. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.