Description
These cinnamon twists are a quick dessert, easy snack, and perfect addition to your breakfast ideas or dinner ideas lineup. Soft on the inside with a golden, slightly crisp exterior, each twist is coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend that melts into every bite. Whether you’re looking for an easy recipe to impress guests or simple food ideas for a cozy day, these homemade cinnamon twists deliver bakery-style results with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup melted butter for coating
1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg, then mix into a dough.
3. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
5. Roll out dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
6. Cut into strips and twist each strip gently.
7. Place twists on a lined baking sheet and let rest for 20–30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
9. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and prepare melted butter separately.
10. Brush warm twists with butter and coat in cinnamon sugar mixture.
11. Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh yeast to ensure a proper rise and fluffy texture.
Coat the twists while they are still warm for best flavor and coverage.
Avoid overbaking to keep the inside soft and tender.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg