Korvapuusti

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed
• 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, very soft, for the filling
• 1/3 cup sugar, for the filling
• 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon, for the filling
• 1 egg, beaten, for brushing
• Pearl sugar, for topping

Before you cook

• Warm the milk until just lukewarm.
• Mix the softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon together into a smooth paste for the filling.

Steps

1. Whisk the warm milk, yeast, and 1/3 cup sugar together and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Whisk in the egg, melted butter, cardamom, and salt.
3. Stir in the flour a cup at a time until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled.
6. Roll the dough out on a floured surface into a large rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
7. Spread the cinnamon-butter filling evenly over the entire surface.
8. Fold the rectangle in thirds like a letter, then roll it gently flat again.
9. Cut the folded dough into strips about 1-inch wide.
10. Twist each strip once and press the center down firmly with two fingers, flaring the ends up like ears.
11. Place the shaped buns on parchment-lined baking sheets and let them rise for 30 minutes.
12. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
13. Brush the buns with the beaten egg and sprinkle generously with pearl sugar.
14. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until golden brown.
15. Cool on a rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.