Cinnamon Rolls (Kanelbullar)

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  packages dry yeast (4 tsp)
• 2  cups milk
• 3⁄4-1 1⁄2 cup butter or 3⁄4-1 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon cardamom (optional)
• 4 -5  cups flour

Directions

1. Melt margarine or butter, add milk and heat 115 F (45 C).
2. Dissolve yeast.
3. Add sugar, cardamom (optional) and salt.
4. Stir until mixed.
5. Add flour, knead into dough.
6. Let rise until doubled (about 30 min).
7. Divide dough.
8. Use rolling pin to roll out large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
9. Spread with margarine, some cinnamon and sugar.
10. Roll up to a big roll, about 2 inches in diameter.
11. Cut 3/4 in thick slices, put onto greased cookie sheet.
12. Rise about 20-30 min.
13. Baste with whipped egg, add a little bit of sugar on top, or Swedish pearl sugar (available at most IKEAs or Swedish specialty stores).
14. Bake 450 F (225 C) about 7-10 min, until golden brown.
15. Eat with coffee!