FINNISH CINNAMON ROLLS

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
8 to 12 cardamom pods
1 cup 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons brewed coffee
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Remove seeds from cardamom pods; coarsely crush seeds. Add the seeds, milk, sugar, butter, eggs, salt and 3 cups flour to yeast mixture. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll one portion into an 18x10-in. rectangle; sprinkle with half of the sugar mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices; place cut side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Repeat with remaining dough and sugar mixture. , Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown., In a small bowl, combine coffee and 2 teaspoons sugar; brush over rolls. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.

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