Swedish Cinnamon Rolls (Kanelbullar)

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1. 1Step 1: Crumble the yeast in a bowl and stir in a few tablespoons of milk. Melt the butter and pour the milk on it. Add the rest of the ingredients and knead the dough for approximately 10-15 minutes, which is very important. Let the dough rise covered at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
2. 2Step 2: Roll out the dough to about 3mm (1/8 inch) thick and 30 cm (12-inch) wide. Spread the room temperature butter on top. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the dough.
3. 3Step 3: Roll the dough the long way and cut into about 25 slices. Place them cut edge upward in paper molds or directly on a baking sheet. Let rise under a cloth for about 1 hour or until the buns have doubled in size.
4. 4Step 4: Beat together the egg and water. Brush the mixture carefully over the buns and sprinkle pearl sugar on top. Bake in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 5-6 minutes. Allow to cool on a rack before serving.