Elna's Sweet Rolls

Found in the family recipe notebook in Grandma's neat handwriting, these cardamom-scented sweet rolls were Elna's pride. The kitchen always smelled like heaven when a batch was rising on the counter.

Ingredients

• 1½ liters milk, lukewarm
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 2 tsp cardamom
• 3 tbsp yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 8–10 cups flour
• Egg wash
• Sugar for topping
• Butter, sugar & cinnamon for filling

Instructions

1. Combine lukewarm milk, melted butter, cardamom, yeast, and salt.
2. Gradually add flour until you have a soft dough.
3. Let rise until doubled.
4. Roll out thin, spread with butter, and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
5. Roll up and cut into rolls.
6. Let rise again.
7. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
8. Bake at 375°F for 9–11 minutes.