Meet Franzbrötchen, the iconic cinnamon pastry hailing from the heart of Hamburg. This delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or alongside coffee, features a soft, layered dough enriched with butter and filled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture. Its unique shape and tempting aroma make it a must-try for pastry lovers.
Why You’ll Love This:
- A delightful combination of buttery dough and cinnamon sugar.
- Unique shape that’s both fun to make and eat.
- Perfect for a cozy breakfast or as a sweet snack.
Perfect Occasion: Franzbrötchen is ideal for a leisurely weekend breakfast, as a special treat with afternoon tea, or when you want to bring a taste of Hamburg to your home.
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 1.5 cups of milk (300 ml)
- 75g butter
- 4-5 cups of flour (500g)
- 1 packet of dry yeast or a cube of fresh yeast
- 3 heaping tablespoons of sugar
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 1 egg
- A pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- 100g soft butter
- 5 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 heaping teaspoon of cinnamon
Instructions:
- Prepare the Filling:
- Mix cinnamon and sugar and set aside.
- Make the Dough:
- Warm the milk in a pan and melt the butter in it (just warm, not hot).
- In a mixing bowl, add flour, yeast, sugar, vanilla sugar, and egg.
- Gradually add the milk and butter mixture, kneading to form a soft dough.
- Add a pinch of salt while kneading.
- Cover and let the dough rise for about 40 minutes.
- Shape the Franzbrötchen:
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread soft butter over the dough, sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and roll it up lengthwise.
- Cut into triangles but leave the center a bit thicker.
- Press down the center of each piece with a wooden spoon handle to form the classic Franzbrötchen shape.
- Bake:
- Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spaced apart.
- Let them rise for another 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and bake for about 20 minutes.
Enjoy your homemade Franzbrötchen, a taste of Hamburg’s beloved pastry tradition, perfect for any cinnamon enthusiast!
