As promised earlier today, here's the recipe for Cinnamon Twists--a quicker and easier version of cinnamon rolls, but every bit as well-loved! I'll make up the dough on Christmas Eve, cover and refrigerate, and pull it out to dip and twist on Christmas morning. My family loves these and since they're not too hard to make, they're also great for brunch or breakfast for a big group. And if you're looking for something even easier for Christmas morning, but just as delicious, then try Mom's Streusel Topped Breakfast Cake.--another favorite at our house!
The ingredients:
CINNAMON TWISTS
1-1/2 cups hot water (~115° F)
1 Tbs. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbs. butter, cut into pieces
1 egg
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbs. yeast
Melted butter
Cinnamon-sugar mixture (1/2 cup sugar + 1 Tbs. cinnamon)
BUTTER GLAZE:
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2-3 Tbs. milk
Directions:
FOR CINNAMON TWISTS: In a large bowl, add hot water, egg, 1 cup flour, sugar, butter, then yeast.
Mix for 2-3 minutes, then add remaining flour. Knead for about 8-10 minutes.
Pat dough (since it's a soft dough, I found I didn't need a rolling pin) to about 1/4-inch thickness in a rectangular shape.
Roll in melted butter,
FOR BUTTER GLAZE: While twists are baking, in a large bowl, beat all ingredients together until smooth and a good drizzling consistency.
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