Kanelbulle
The Swedish cinnamon bun - a cardamom-scented swirl topped with pearl sugar, so beloved it has its own national day on 4 October.
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The kanelbulle, the cinnamon bun, is the classic partner to Swedish fika: a swirl of cardamom-scented dough rolled with cinnamon and sugar and topped with crunchy pearl sugar. So central to the culture that it has its own national day, Kanelbullens dag on 4 October, it is the everyday sweet of the whole country.
What you actually see
- The pearl-sugar swirl - the cinnamon bun topped with crunchy sugar.
- Cardamom dough - the scented sweet dough behind Swedish baking.
- Warm from the oven - the bun at its best fresh and soft.
- Cinnamon bun day - the 4 October national celebration of it.
When to go
Year-round; best warm from a bakery with a coffee, and especially celebrated on 4 October. Any Swedish cafe delivers a version.
Honest expectations
It is a simple pleasure, a bun and coffee, rather than a grand food experience. Size and quality vary, so a good bakery beats a tired cafe. It is best fresh and warm, since it stales quickly.
Nearby
Cafes everywhere serve it; the Haga district in Gothenburg does the giant version.
What to pack for Kanelbulle
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