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crispy sweet cinnamon twists

Cinnamon Twists Recipe: Crispy, Sweet Homemade Perfection

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 12 twists
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • For the Dough:
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter divided
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 1/2 – 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 eggs
  • For the Cinnamon-Sugar Filling:
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2-3 Tbsp milk

Method
 

  1. Heat the milk, granulated sugar, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture reaches 105–110°F. Do not let it boil.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine the flour and active dry yeast.
  3. Pour the warm milk mixture into the mixer, add the eggs, and beat for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the remaining flour and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, turn to coat, cover, and let rise for 1 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  7. Roll the dough into a 20×16 inch rectangle.
  8. Prepare the cinnamon-sugar filling and spread it evenly over the dough.
  9. Cut the dough into 1-inch strips, fold each strip in half lengthwise, and twist the halves together.
  10. Place the twists on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  11. Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
  12. Mix the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make the glaze.
  13. Drizzle the glaze over the twists while they are still warm.