Zeeuwse Bolus (Zeeland Cinnamon Sugar Spiral Bun)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Quick breads Medium

Zeeuwse Bolus (Zeeland Cinnamon Sugar Spiral Bun)

A soft yeasted dough rolled in a brown sugar and cinnamon mix, coiled into a flat spiral, and baked until the sugar melts into a sticky, dark glaze. Traditionally eaten warm with a slab of butter. Makes 8 buns in about 2 hr 30 min.

Prep 35 min

Cook 25 min

Cooling 1 hr 30 min

Total 2 hr 30 min

Yield 8 buns

Ingredients

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4 cups (500 g)bread flour
¼ oz (7 g)instant yeast
1 tsp (6 g)fine salt
2 tbsp (25 g)sugar
1 ⅓ cups (320 ml)whole milk, lukewarm
1 (50 g)egg, beaten
¼ cup (60 g)unsalted butter, soft
1 cup (220 g)dark brown sugar
1 ½ tbsp (12 g)ground cinnamon
4 tbsp (50 g)light brown sugar, extra for sprinkling

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Instructions

Mix the flour, yeast, salt and sugar. Add the milk, egg and butter and knead 8 minutes until smooth and soft.
Cover and let rise about 60 minutes until doubled.
Mix the dark brown sugar and cinnamon in a wide dish. Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a rope about 20 inches (50 cm) long.
Roll each rope thoroughly in the sugar mixture, pressing it on. Coil into a flat spiral with the end tucked under.
Place the spirals well apart on two parchment-lined sheets and sprinkle with the light brown sugar.
Rest 20 minutes while the oven heats to 375 F (190 C).
Bake 22 to 25 minutes until deep brown; the sugar will bubble out and caramelize.
Cool 10 minutes, then loosen any stuck sugar from the parchment while still warm. Serve warm with butter.

Tips

Press the coils flat so they bake evenly.
Use parchment; the sugar melts and sticks to bare pans.
Rewarm day-old buns for 8 minutes in a 300 F (150 C) oven.
Good with hot coffee and salted butter.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make zeeuwse bolus (zeeland cinnamon sugar spiral bun)?

Plan on 35 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 8 buns.

How should I store zeeuwse bolus (zeeland cinnamon sugar spiral bun)?

Store airtight at room temperature for 2 days; rewarm before serving. Freeze up to 1 month.

Can I make zeeuwse bolus (zeeland cinnamon sugar spiral bun) ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

The Zeeuwse bolus is the best-known sweet of Zeeland, a sugar-rolled spiral bun credited to Sephardic Jewish bakers. Serve it with hot coffee and salted butter.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

401 Calories / serving

10.2g Fat

70.2g Carbs

8.3g Protein

41.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~3208 cal · 82g fat · 562g carbs · 66g protein · 330g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.