Finland's beloved cinnamon-cardamom rolls — plump, buttery, and essential at every coffee table, their name means "slapped ears" from their distinctive shape.
Allergen Warning
Contains: gluten, dairy, eggs
Equipment needed
oven, baking sheet, mixing bowl, rolling pin
Dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk, add sugar, melted butter, egg, cardamom, and salt
Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms, knead for 10 minutes until smooth
Let rise in a warm place, covered, for 1 hour until doubled in size
Roll dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface
Spread soft butter over the dough, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar
Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 3 cm pieces on the diagonal
Place cut-side up on a lined baking sheet, press the center with a finger to shape, let rise 30 minutes
Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with pearl sugar, and bake at 225C (435F) for 10 to 12 minutes
Storage Instructions
Store at room temperature for 2 days in an airtight container. Freeze for 3 months wrapped individually. Warm briefly in oven or microwave before serving.
Cultural Context
The name means "slapped ear" in Finnish, referring to the shape. No Finnish coffee break (kahvitauko) is complete without one. Finland has the highest per-capita coffee consumption in the world, and korvapuusti is its eternal companion.
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