Crispy Cinnamon Twists Recipe

Name: Crispy Cinnamon Twists
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sour cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1
In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar in warm water. Add yeast; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter and shortening until crumbly.
2
Combine the sour cream, eggs and vanilla; stir into flour mixture. Stir in yeast mixture until well blended (do not knead). Divide dough into four sections. Wrap each section in plastic; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3
Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle 3-4 tablespoons on a work surface. Place one portion of the dough on cinnamon-sugar. Roll out to a 9x6-in. rectangle.
4
Sprinkle center third of dough with 1 tablespoon cinnamon-sugar. Fold one unsugared section over center. Sprinkle top of dough with 1 tablespoon cinnamon-sugar.
5
Bring remaining section of dough over cinnamon sugar and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar. Roll dough into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Cut into twelve 1-in. strips. Twist each strip several times. Repeat with the remaining dough.
6
Place strips on ungreased
7
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

630

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided, 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast, 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Crispy Cinnamon Twists falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Cinnamon Twists

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