Canel Bulard – Swedish Cinnamon Buns

Recipe by Once Upon a Pastry

Discover the Swedish recipe for Canel Bulard, tiny ultra‑soft cinnamon buns, lightly sweetened and glazed with a shiny vanilla syrup. Perfect for breakfast or a winter snack.

MediumSwedishServes 12

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Source Video
2h 30m
Prep
25m
Cook
21m
Cleanup
3h 16m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$2.97
Per serving:$0.25

Critical Success Points

  • Properly dissolve the yeast in warm milk (no more than 40 °C).
  • First rise of one hour to develop gluten and flavor.
  • Shape the knots without over‑tightening.
  • Second rise before baking.
  • Brush the buns with hot syrup immediately after removing from the oven.

Safety Warnings

  • Do not overheat the milk beyond 40 °C or the yeast will die.
  • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves.
  • The syrup is very hot; avoid splashes.

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