Sour Cream Twists Recipe

Name: 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); 4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 1-1/2 cups sugar; Red or green colored sugar

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar
Red or green colored sugar

1
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let stand 5 minutes. In a bowl, stir together flour and salt. Cut in butter an shortening until particles are the size of small peas. Stir in eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly (dough will be stiff and resemble pie pastry).
2
Combine white sugar and remaining vanilla; lightly sprinkle 1/2 cup over a pastry cloth. Roll out half of the dough into a rectangle. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of the sugar mixture plus some red or green colored sugar. Fold rectangle into thirds (fold one end of dough over center and fold other end over to make three layers).
3
Give dough a quarter turn and repeat rolling, sugaring, and folding two more times. Roll out into a 16-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Cut into 3-in. x 1-in. strips. Twist each strip two or three times. Place on chilled ungreased
4
. Repeat with remaining dough, sugar mixture and colored sugar.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove cookies to wire racks.

877

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

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

Yes, 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.

Sour Cream Twists

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