Cinnamon rolls

Crumble the yeast into a mug of cold milk and let it sit for a minute to dissolve.

Measure the flour, sugar, and salt into a bowl, then mix with a whisk. Stir the yeasted milk (as the yeast may have settled at the bottom) and pour it into the flour mixture. Add the egg and start working the dough. When the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, add the cold, diced butter in two or three batches. Knead until you get a smooth, shiny, and non-sticky dough – this takes about 5 minutes with a machine, or about 10 minutes by hand.

Prepare the filling: mix the soft butter with the sugar and cinnamon. Stir with a wooden spoon or machine until you get a light, spreadable cream. The more thoroughly you work it, the easier it will be to spread on the dough.