Cozy spiral buns made with puff pastry, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom, perfect for hosting gatherings like the World Cup semi-finals. These buns are warm, sweet, and topped with a honey-butter glaze and sugar sprinkle.
1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
2: Sprinkle flour on a clean surface.
3: Lay out puff pastry in sheets to create a large area.
4: Spread ½ cup softened butter over the pastry generously.
5: Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom all over the pastry.
6: Drizzle ¼ cup warmed honey evenly.
7: Carefully lift up the edge and roll into one long log or 2 short logs.
8: Cut 2-inch sections with a knife to create spiral buns.
9: Place buns in a greased pan and bake, rotating pans once left to right and front to back, until golden brown, about 20–35 minutes.
10: Meanwhile, stir the remaining 2 tablespoons of softened butter and final ¼ cup honey together in a small bowl until smooth.
11: Remove buns from the oven and brush tops with the butter mixture, then sprinkle with sanding sugar.
12: Transfer buns to a wire rack to cool, and enjoy!