German Sour Cream Twists Recipe

Name: German Sour Cream Twists
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup shortening; 1/3 cup cold butter; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2 large egg yolks, room temperature; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup half-and-half cream

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup cold butter
1 large egg, room temperature
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup half-and-half cream

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In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat in the egg, egg yolks, sour cream, vanilla and yeast mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Place three ungreased
2
in the refrigerator.
3
Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar over a clean work surface. On the sugared surface, roll half of dough into a 12x8-in. rectangle (refrigerate remaining dough until ready to use). Sprinkle rectangle with 4 teaspoons sugar; fold into thirds.
4
Give dough a quarter turn and repeat rolling, sugaring and folding two more times. Roll into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Cut into twelve 1-in.-wide strips; twist. Place on chilled
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. Repeat with remaining sugar and dough.
6
Bake at 375u00b0 until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Immediately remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
7
For icing, combine confectioners' sugar and cream. Dip twists into icing or drizzle icing over twists.

1546

kcal

Calories

Fat

286

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, German Sour Cream Twists falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

German Sour Cream Twists

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