Austrian Apple Twists

Name: Austrian Apple Twists
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup butter, softened; 3 large egg yolks, beaten; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 4 teaspoons whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Finely chopped pecans

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
3 large egg yolks, beaten
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons whole milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finely chopped pecans

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the yeast and flour; add butter and mix well. Add egg yolks and sour cream; mix well. Shape into four balls. Place in separate resealable plastic bags or wrap in plastic; refrigerate overnight.
2

Combine sugar, pecans and cinnamon; set aside. On a floured surface, roll each ball of dough into a 9-in. circle. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and apple. Cut each circle into 16 wedges; roll up from wide edge and pinch to seal. Place with point side down on greased
3

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4

Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool. For icing, combine sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over the twists. Sprinkle with pecans.