Kanelsnegle (Danish Cinnamon Buns)

Name: Kanelsnegle (Danish Cinnamon Buns)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 150 ml milk; 2 tsp instant yeast (2.25 tsp active-dry yeast, 17.5g fresh yeast); 1 large egg; 1 egg yolk; 50 grams sugar; ½ tsp vanilla extract ((or vaniljesukker, if you happen to have it!)); ½ tsp cardamom ((optional)); ½ tsp salt; 375 grams all-purpose flour; 57 grams unsalted butter, softened; 1 egg for egg wash; 113 grams unsalted or salted butter, softened; 150 grams brown sugar; 1 ½ tbsp cinnamon; Pinch of salt ((if using salted butter, don't add this)); Powdered sugar; Water or milk

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

Kanelsnegle, also called onsdagssnegle or "Wednesday snails," are a staple in Denmark. This recipe lets you bake them to your own preference, whether you like them American-style (aka super gooey) or crispy.

Updated at: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:58:36 GMT