Irresistible Easy Homemade Cinnamon Twists That Everyone Loves
This Irresistible Easy Homemade Cinnamon Twists Recipe is a favorite among family and friends, combining sweet cinnamon flavor with a simple twist technique.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, vanilla, and eggs, mixing well.
- Gradually add flour to form a dough; knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and cut into strips, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture, then twist.
- Place on baking sheet and let rise while preheating the oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a cream cheese frosting.
- These cinnamon twists are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 50
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