Description
Sweet Cinnamon Twists are the ultimate indulgence, merging fluffy dough with a warm, gooey cinnamon-sugar filling. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these delightful pastries fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma as they bake to golden perfection. Each twist offers a soft interior that melts in your mouth, making them a favorite for family gatherings or cozy weekends. With easy preparation steps and customizable options—like adding nuts or chocolate chips—these Sweet Cinnamon Twists promise to become a cherished recipe in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let foam for about five minutes. Add melted butter, sugar, salt, and egg; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about eight minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm area until doubled (about one hour).
- Punch down the risen dough and roll into a rectangle (½ inch thick). Brush with melted butter.
- Mix sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle over the dough. Cut strips about one inch wide; twist each strip before placing on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake twists for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg