1. Pastry

2. Origins

3. National Variations

4. Cinnamon Roll traditions

5. Gallery

6. See also

7. References

A cinnamon roll (also cinnamon bun, cinnamon swirl, and cinnamon snail)^[1][2] is a sweet roll served commonly in Northern Europe and North America. In Denmark, it is known as Kanelsnegl; 'cinnamon snail' and is a form of wienerbrød ('Vienna Bread'). Its main ingredients are flour, cinnamon, sugar, and butter, which provide a robust and sweet flavor.

Pastry

A cinnamon roll consists of a rolled sheet of yeast-leavened dough onto which a cinnamon and sugar mixture (and raisins or other ingredients in some cases) is sprinkled over a thin coat of butter. The dough is then rolled, cut into individual portions, and baked or deep fried.

Origins

In Sweden, the country of its presumed origin, the cinnamon roll takes the name of kanelbulle (literally 'cinnamon bun'). Since 1999,^[3][4] October 4 has been promoted as 'kanelbullens dag' (Cinnamon Roll Day).^[5][6] Swedish kanelbulle dough typically also contains cardamom (powder or buds), giving it a distinctive flavour.

The size of a cinnamon roll varies from place to place, but many vendors supply a smaller size about {{convert|5|cm|sp=us}} in diameter and a larger size about {{convert|10|cm|abbr=on|sp=us}} to a side. The larger variety can be found in Finland, called korvapuusti (literally: a 'slap on the ear'), where it can be up to {{convert|20|cm|abbr=on|sp=us}} in diameter and weigh up to {{convert|200|g|abbr=on|sp=us}}.^[7] Haga, an area in Gothenburg, Sweden, is well known for their very large cinnamon rolls. These cinnamon rolls are called hagabullar or 'Queen of the kitchen'. Hagabullar are usually 12 inches or more in diameter and are, despite their size, not considered a communal roll. Each person usually orders one each.^[8]

National Variations

In Northern Europe, nib sugar is usually used with a glaze instead of icing. The Finnish bostonkakku ('Boston cake') is a cake made by baking cinnamon rolls in a round cake pan instead of baking them separately, so that they stick together to form a large, round cake.^[9]

A German variety, which closely follows the form of the Scandinavian pastry, originating in Hamburg and its surroundings is the Franzbrötchen, a cinnamon pastry inspired by the non-cinnamon French croissant.

The British version is an approximation of the Danish butter type and is readily available in cafes, supermarkets, and bakeries across the UK.

American cinnamon rolls are frequently topped with icing (usually confectioners' sugar-based) and are sometimes fried, finished with glaze, and served as a variation of a raised donut. There are also regional variations: in the American Midwest, especially Kansas, cinnamon rolls may be dipped or smothered in chili.^[10]

In Canada, they are known as cinnamon buns. They are usually self-glazed and not iced, nor do they usually have raisins.^[11][12] They can have so much cinnamon that they are spicy and hot to the taste.

Cinnamon Roll traditions

In Sweden, cinnamon rolls are traditionally enjoyed during a coffee break, or Fika which is a get together with friends. In North America, it is commonly eaten for breakfast or dessert. When eaten for a breakfast in the U.S., it may be served with cream cheese.^[13]

Gallery

See also

• Cinnabon - Bakery chain known for cinnamon rolls
• Chelsea bun - Confectionery made using a similar process
• Sweet roll
• Tahini roll
• Fig roll
• Tahinopita
• List of buns

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