It's said that we've been eating cinnamon buns since the 1850s, and when the availability of ingredients for cinnamon buns increased in the 1920s, demand skyrocketed. However, the bun was then a luxury item. It wasn't until the 1950s that the ingredients for cinnamon buns became more affordable, making the bun more accessible to the masses. [1]
Interview with a baker in central Stockholm
Sweden Heralds' editorial team interviewed a baker, Sven, at a well-known bakery in central Stockholm about Cinnamon Bun Day.
How many cinnamon buns are sold on Cinnamon Bun Day?
We make at least 10 times more cinnamon buns on Cinnamon Bun Day, it's a lot of buns, we're counting on 15,000 compared to the usual 1,500.
Cardamom or not?
We have a little cardamom in the dough, but it's not a cardamom bun. Cinnamon is the star of the show, we make it according to a classic recipe.
How do you bake the cinnamon buns?
We have stone-baked cinnamon buns. They become crispy on the bottom due to the stone oven and are absolutely perfect.
How popular is your bakery on Cinnamon Bun Day?
You need to stand in line if you want fresh buns. We're counting on long lines.
Finally, what makes your cinnamon buns so special?
We don't compromise on ingredients, we have good quality ingredients from the start, which naturally leads to good buns. The stone oven also does its part.
The Main Ingredient: Cinnamon
Is cinnamon healthy? It tastes good, and it seems to have health-promoting effects, such as anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties. However, excessive cinnamon consumption is said to negatively affect the liver. But let's be real, all the sugar and butter don't make cinnamon buns a healthy product, but that's not the point ;) [2]
What's in a Cinnamon Bun?
The most important ingredients, aside from cinnamon, are wheat flour, granulated sugar, butter, milk, salt, and yeast. For glazing, eggs are also needed, and pearl sugar is used as a garnish.
We wish you a wonderful and tasteful Cinnamon bun day!
