Franzbrötchen (Hamburg Cinnamon Rolls)
Hamburg's buttery, caramelized pastry
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026
Prep: 45 min
Cook: 18 min
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Medium
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Pin This RecipeButtery croissant-like dough swirled with cinnamon sugar, pressed flat for a caramelized bottom. Part croissant, part cinnamon roll.
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups flour
- 1 cup cold butter (laminating)
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- 1
Make yeast dough. Laminate with butter (fold 3 times like croissant dough).
- 2
Roll out, spread with butter and cinnamon sugar. Roll up, cut slices, press center with chopstick.
- 3
Rise 30 minutes. Bake at 200°C for 15-18 minutes.
