Sweet Cinnamon Twists Recipe
The Sweet Cinnamon Twists Recipe brings warm, comforting flavors to your kitchen with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Sharp knife
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
- Small bowl for egg wash
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold butter cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup cold milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg for wash
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix flour, salt, and granulated sugar.
- Cut cold butter into flour mixture.
- Beat egg with milk and vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients to dry mixture.
- Form dough into smooth ball.
- Roll dough into large rectangle.
- Combine cinnamon with brown sugar.
- Sprinkle cinnamon mixture over half dough.
- Fold dough over cinnamon filling.
- Cut into twelve equal strips.
- Twist each strip three times.
- Place twists on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Keep butter cold for flakier texture
- Don't overmix dough to avoid toughness
- Seal edges well before twisting
- Space twists evenly on baking sheet
- Brush egg wash for beautiful golden color