CINNAMON KNOTS

Cinnamon rolls – as it’s name suggests are cinnamon flavoured pastry buns. History says that these aromatic buns with oozing icing with aroma of cinnamon are originated in Sweden and Denmark. 4th October is celebrated as International Cinnamon Rolls Day. Dig in some more details about Cinnamon Rolls – it is commonly served in Northen, Europe and North America. In Sweden it is called Kanelbulle and in Denmark it is known as Kanelsnegl. Generally cinnamon rolls are prepared using yeast and eggs. Here is egg free and yeast free recipe with different shape.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 6

Ingredients:
1 cup all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vinegar
5 tbsp butter (approximately)

For cinnamon filling:
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp cinnamon powder

Method:

1. Mix milk and vinegar and keep it aside for 10 minutes.
2. Mix all dry ingredients, butter and knead soft doug with vinegar-milk mixture. Cover it.
3. Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes. Then again kneadnit for couple of minutes.
4. For filling, mix butter, brown sugar and cinnamon powder and mix well.
5. Now roll out the dough in rectangular shapea with thickness of about 1/2 cm.
6. Spread prepared cinnamon filling evenly.
7. Fold this into 3 flaps (book fold) and roll it slightly, so it sticks properly.
8. Now divide it into six parts. Take one part and cut into 2 strips (don’t cut it all the way, leave the top joined). Now twist the both strips and make a braid and then tuck the both the edges. You can cut into 3 strips and make a braid too.
9. Now bake this knots in preheared oven for 20-30 minutes on 180℃ .
10. Once baked, brush it with butter and serve warm.