Skillingsboller

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Skillingsboller is a traditional version of a cinnamon roll. This circular pastry is usually associated with Bergen. The rolls are made with a combination of flour, milk, yeast, eggs, sugar, cardamom, lots of butter, and chopped almonds (optional). After the baking, skillingsbolle are brushed with additional butter on the top and the bottom while they are still hot. The top is also sprinkled with extra sugar and cinnamon. The name skillingsboller means penny bun . They're usually eaten as an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee on the side, but some people like to eat them with brown cheese ( Brunost ).