Sweet Cinnamon Twists (Print View)

Golden pastry twists swirled with cinnamon-sugar and topped with vanilla glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
05 - 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

→ Filling

08 - 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
09 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Glaze

11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
12 - 1 tbsp milk
13 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

# Method:

01 - Combine warm milk and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
03 - Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix until well blended.
06 - Roll dough into a 12x16-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over the surface, then evenly sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture.
07 - Fold the dough in half lengthwise. Cut into 12 strips. Twist each strip several times and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
08 - Cover and let rise for 15 minutes while preheating oven to 375°F.
09 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly.
10 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm twists before serving.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The dough comes together faster than you would expect, no fancy mixer required
  • That moment when you twist the dough and the cinnamon sugar peeks through is pure magic
  • The glaze transforms them from good to cant stop eating them
02 -
  • Warm milk means warm, not hot, test it on your wrist like baby formula
  • Rolling the dough too thin makes the twists hard to handle without tearing
  • The second rise might seem unnecessary but it makes all the difference in texture
03 -
  • Use a pizza cutter to make clean, even strips without squishing the dough
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the butter from seizing when mixing

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