Authentic German Cinnamon Rolls (Franzbrötchen)

12 servings

Plunderteig

1 kilogramcroissant doughmake an authentic German croissant dough called Plunderteig here (1 batch)

Franzbrötchen Filling

60 gbutterI use grass-fed butter

100 gbrown sugarI use light brown sugar

50 gground almondseither ground almonds (with skin on) or almond flour (with skin off)

1 ½ tbspcinnamon

Egg Wash

1egg yolkmixed with equal parts water to brush on before baking

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Prep the Plunderteig (Croissant Dough)

I often work ahead and make the croissant dough (Plunderteig) ahead of time, roll it out (60 by 28 cm or 24 by 11 inches) and freeze it. Transfer to the fridge 1 day before using, then proceed with the steps below.

Make the Filling

Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and almond flour and set aside. Bring the butter to room temperature and set aside (I heat it in the microwave in 5 to 10 second increments if I run short on time).

Make the Franzbrötchen

Spread the room temperature butter onto the dough (I just use my hands). Then evenly distribute the brown sugar-cinnamon-almond flour mixture. Roll up longwise.

Using a knife or dough cutter, cut into 12 rolls at a slight angle, alternating the angle every time. This is to achieve each roll having a short side and a wide side.

Turn each roll with the wide side facing the bottom. Now dust the tops with a bit of flour and using the stick of a cooking spoon, push the narrow top side down, forcing the cut sides to tilt towards the top.

Preheat oven on the convection setting to 350 Fahrenheit / 180 Celsius. Place the rolls onto a baking sheet prepped with parchment paper or a reusable silicone mat. Cover them loosely with a kitchen towel, and allow to rise another 30 minutes while the oven preheats.

Give the baking sheet a gentle shake. If the rolls are jelly-like and wiggly, they're good to go into the oven. If they are not yet, let them rest and rise some more.

Brush on an equal mixture of egg yolk and water.

Bake on the middle rack for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy either warm or cold.