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Sweet Cinnamon Twists

Deliciously Easy Sweet Cinnamon Twists for Any Occasion

These Sweet Cinnamon Twists offer an irresistible blend of flaky dough and cinnamon-sugar filling, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 twists
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Yeast Activated in warm water for fluffiness
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute half for whole wheat
  • 1 cup Sugar Or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted; plant-based option available
Filling Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Cinnamon Ensure freshness for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
Egg Wash Ingredients
  • 1 large Egg Mix with a little water for glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Dissolve fresh yeast in warm water for 5 minutes until bubbly. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and melted butter. Mix in the activated yeast until a dough forms, then knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
First Rise
  1. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm area for 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.
Filling Stuffing
  1. Punch down the risen dough, roll out to 1/4 inch thick, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle a layer of sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Twisting
  1. Cut the dough into 1-inch strips, twist each strip and pinch the ends, then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
Second Rise
  1. Cover twisted dough with a towel and let rise again for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Cooling
  1. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twistCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Experiment with variations like Nutella or diced apples for a different twist. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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