Step 1 of 9
Cinnamon Buns
Gently heat the 100g butter and milk together until the butter melts. Allow to cool to lukewarm.
Step 2
In a large bowl, stir together both flours, yeast, cardamom and 1 tbsp sugar. Make a well, crack in 2 eggs, pour in the lukewarm milk mixture and mix to a sticky dough.
Step 3
Oil the work surface with a teaspoon of olive oil. Turn out the dough and knead vigorously for 5–8 minutes using a plastic scraper to prise it up as needed. Do not add flour — keep kneading until the dough is noticeably less sticky, smoother and elastic.
Step 4
Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover with a tea towel and prove in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
Step 5
Brush the tops with beaten egg and dust liberally with the cinnamon-sugar topping. Bake for 12 minutes until deep golden-brown. Serve warm.
Step 6
Make the filling: mix the 75g softened butter with half the 100g sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon until fully combined. Mix the remaining sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon in a separate bowl for the topping.
Step 7
Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface and roll to a 36 × 24cm rectangle. Spread the cinnamon butter evenly over the surface. Roll up from the longest edge into a tight cylinder. Cut into 12 equal slices.
Step 8
Place each slice on a flattened paper cupcake case on a baking tray, or into a greased muffin tin. Cover and prove for a further 30–45 minutes until risen.
Step 9
Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan / Gas 6.