Sweet Cinnamon Twists (Printable)

Golden pastry twists with cinnamon-sugar swirl and light vanilla glaze. Ready in 45 minutes.

# What You 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 Steps:

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 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 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 - In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix until evenly 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 twists and let rise for 15 minutes while preheating oven to 375°F.
09 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly on the baking sheet.
10 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm twists before serving.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The dough comes together faster than you would expect, especially if you are comfortable with yeast baking
  • That moment when you pull them from the oven and the whole house smells like cinnamon sugar magic
02 -
  • Too much flour during kneading makes tough twists, so start with less and add only if dough is extremely sticky
  • The glaze sets quickly, so drizzle it while twists are still warm for the prettiest presentation
03 -
  • Use a bench scraper to cut clean strips without squishing the dough
  • Twist the strips firmly but gently, overworking makes them tough instead of tender

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