i’ve shared our korvapuusti recipe before. the name korvapuusti is finnish for “slapped ear” based on the appearance of the bun. they are a common treat in finnish cafe’s and homes. they are simple to make, with most of the time spent waiting for the dough to rise.
this summer these treats became a camping tip hit in our family. DH would bake them before a camping getaway, and then we would enjoy them during our cool summer mornings at camp.
INGREDIENTS:
DOUGH:
1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups scalded whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
11/2 tsp salt
6-7 cups flour
1/2 cup butter
INSIDE FILLING:
1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
GLAZE:
1 egg *since we are an egg free family, we use coffee or a milk/ butter combo
INSTRUCTIONS:
– dissolve the yeast in the water and add the milk, sugar, salt, and half of the flour. mix vigorously for one minute.
– stir in butter and enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
– knead until smooth, about 10 minutes
– place dough in greased bowl and let rise in a warm location until size has doubled. may take up to 2-3 hours depending on current temperature.
– pre-heat oven to 375 F
– roll out half the dough into a 12 by 18 inch rectangle. spread with butter (DH melts butter and brushes it on) and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
– roll rectangle firmly into a log roll. cut roll diagonally to make triangular:ish pieces and press down on centre of each korvapuusti spreading out the cut ends.
– glaze each korvapuusti. place rolls onto greased baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until golden.
– do the same with the other half of the dough.
my mouth is watering just looking at these pictures!
these are perfect school lunches too!
YUM!


I love cinnamon buns. These look delightful.
Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
These look SO great. Thanks for sharing the recipe! I’m hosting a throw pillow giveaway that you should enter! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/09/pillow-covers-giveaway.html
These look delish – can’t wait to try them for breakfast (or maybe an after school snack…hmmm…) 😀 Thanks for sharing – coming from Nifty Thrifty Things!
Danielle @ BusyMomsHelper.com
This is making me sufferrrrrrr!!!! LOL delicious! Thanks so much for sharing this with me at Bewitch Me & Titi! Hope to have you back with more amazing shares! Hope you are having a marvellous week!!!
XOXO
Cami @ TitiCrafty.com
How fun to learn that it means slapped ear. Plus, I will take cinnamon rolls any way I can get them! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #31.
~Amber @ DessertNowDinnerLater.com