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Swedish Cardamom Buns with almond filling and pearl sugar
Soft, spiced yeast dough filled with cinnamon and almond

Swedish Cardamom & Almond Buns (Kanelbulle)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
A 'fika' (coffee break) in Sweden is incomplete without a Kanelbulle. This version is enriched with an almond filling (remonce), evoking the world of Danish pastries. The cardamom in the dough and cinnamon in the filling create a cloud of fragrance while baking that instantly makes a home feel cozy. The secret to softness is not using too much flour and proper proofing.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Swedish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet with parchment paper

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)

Instructions

1 ✓

Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm milk with a spoonful of sugar and let it bloom for 10 minutes.

Tip: The yeast feeds on the sugar and produces carbon dioxide, creating bubbles.
2 ✓

Mix the flour with the remaining sugar, salt, and cardamom. Add the yeast mixture and the soft butter. Knead into a smooth, elastic dough (5-8 minutes by machine).

Tip: Kneading develops the gluten network that traps the gas bubbles.
3 ✓

Cover and let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes until doubled in size.

4 ✓

Mix the filling ingredients: soft butter, almond flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

5 ✓

Roll the dough out into a rectangle (approx. 12x16 inches). Spread the filling over the entire surface.

6 ✓

Roll it up, cut into inch-thick slices. Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.

Tip: The second proof is essential for a light texture.
7 ✓

Brush with beaten egg and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Tip: Do not overbake, or they will dry out!

Recipe FAQ

Why are the buns dry?
You likely used too much flour or overbaked them. The dough should be soft and slightly tacky before rolling.
The dough didn't rise.
Either the milk was too hot (killing the yeast) or the room was too cold.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Milk (lukewarm)
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
  • 5 tbsp Butter (room temperature, for dough)
  • 1/3 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Ground Cardamom
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Almond Flour (for filling)
  • 7 tbsp Butter (softened, for filling)
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar (for filling)
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 whole Egg (for brushing)