Franzbrötchen - German cinnamon rolls

Franzbrötchen are mouth-watering buns with aromatic cinnamon, soft dough and crispy crust. They are very popular in Hamburg.

• Recipe author: Yulia Magay
• After preparation, you will receive 4 servings
• Total recipe preparation time: 120 minutes

Ingredients

• Butter 50 g
• Milk 120 ml
• Dry yeast 1½ tsp spoons
• Sugar 2 tbsp. spoons
• Egg 1 piece
• Vanilla extract 1 tsp spoon
• Salt 1 pinch
• Flour 280 g
• Butter 70 g
• Ground cinnamon 1½ tbsp spoons
• Sugar 100 g
• Egg 1 piece

Cooking method

• Melt the butter in warm milk, add yeast and sugar, mix thoroughly.

• Add egg, vanilla extract and salt, whisk until smooth.

• Gradually add flour to liquid ingredients, knead soft and slightly sticky dough.

• Roll it into a ball, place in a deep bowl, cover with a towel and leave in a warm place for an hour.

• Whisk the softened butter with cinnamon and sugar.

• Wrap the dough and roll it into a rectangular layer 4-5 mm thick.

• Spread the cinnamon oil evenly over the dough. Roll into a tight roll. Cut into small trapezoidal pieces.

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the blanks on it.

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• Use a stick or the handle of a wooden spoon to press down on the center of each piece. Leave in a warm place for 20-30 minutes.

  

• Preheat oven to 175 ° C. Beat the egg with a fork until smooth. Brush the dough with an egg and bake the buns for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

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