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Soft Scandinavian yeast pastries with cinnamon sugar filling and crunchy pearl sugar topping.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Keyword: Sugar Snails
Calories: 290kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg, for egg wash
  • 1/4 cup pearl sugar

Instructions

  • Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let rest until foamy.
  • Add egg, melted butter, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth.
  • Cover and let dough rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into a rectangle, spread butter, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon, roll tightly, and slice.
  • Place on lined tray, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
  • Brush with egg wash, sprinkle pearl sugar, and bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh with coffee or tea.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.6mg