Kanelbullar! (swedish cinnamon buns)

Last week was "Kanelbullens Dag" (Cinnamon Buns Day) back home in Sweden, so to feel patriotic and not be fired from my homeland, I decided to join in on the celebrations. If you have never had one before, I can strongly recommend. With the added bonus of my favorite spice ever, Cardamom, this is an unusual but delicious treat for non-swedes.
The one ingredient you may have difficulty finding is Pearl Sugar, but if you really want some, here is a website that carries it: http://www.hemslojd.com/food_spices.html 
For the dough you will need:
1 cup whole milk
1 cup cream (half-n-half will do)
4 oz butter (1stick)
2 packs active dry yeast
1 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
5-6 cups flour

Begin by slowly melting a stick(4oz) of butter in a small pan, mix in 1 cup whole milk, and 1 cup cream. Add in salt and sugar, make sure mixture is warm, but not hot. Then add in the yeast- gently stir until the yeast is mostly dissolved.
Pour mixture into a large bowl, and slowly add flour. You want the dough to be workable, but a little sticky. Flour your hands and knead for about 2-3 minutes, making a large smooth ball in the bowl. Spray Pam on some plastic wrap, and cover the bowl.
Let it rise next to the stove for about 1 hour, it will get nice and warm there, since you will be heating up the oven to 425 degrees!

While the dough is rising, make the filling. You will need:
4 oz (1 stick) of SOFT butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons cardamom

Also go ahead and mix up one whole egg with about 2 tablespoons cold water- this will be for brushing. The fill a small bowl with pearl sugar(if you cannot find it, use regular sugar)

When the dough is ready, divide it into half. Using a rolling pin, and good dusting of flour, roll out a large rectangle/oval, until about 1/4 inch thick.

Spread half of the sugar/spice mixture onto the rolled out dough. Starting on the side away from you, roll the dough up towards you.

When you have a long roll in front of you, using a sharp knife, cut rolls, about 1 inch thick. Place rolls cut side down, on cookie sheet.
Brush with egg mixture, sprinkle on some sugar, and let rest for about 5-10 minutes on top of the stove.
Pop them in the oven, and watch the magic happen. It usually takes about 8 minutes for mine to start looking golden brown and filling the house with a heavenly, longing for home, aroma.
Let them cool on a wire rack, then be sure to share, and enjoy!

For a Swede, a kanelbulle, has to be enjoyed with a cup of kaffe!