Sweet Cinnamon Twists (Print Version)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

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

→ Filling

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

→ Glaze

11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
12 - 1 tablespoon milk
13 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dough comes together faster than you can preheat the oven and needs zero special equipment
  • Something magical happens when warm cinnamon meets vanilla glaze straight from the oven
02 -
  • The yeast mixture must get foamy or your dough wont rise properly
  • Rolling the dough too thin makes the twists tear when you try to twist them
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes after rolling if it keeps shrinking back while you work with it
  • Use kitchen shears to cut the strips instead of a knife for cleaner edges that dont squish the dough

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