Cinnamon Twists

13 ingredients
16 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm water (110-115F), divided
  • 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1-1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup warm milk (110-115F)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • margarine, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1-1/3 tbsp. ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
  2. 2
    Add 2 cupsof flour, sugar, salt, milk, butter, egg and remaining water; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  4. 4
    Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. 5
    Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
  6. 6
    Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  7. 7
    Punch down.
  8. 8
    Roll into a 16x12-inch rectangle.
  9. 9
    Brush with butter.
  10. 10
    Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter.
  11. 11
    Let dough rest for 6 minutes.
  12. 12
    Cut lengthwise into three 16x4-inch strips.
  13. 13
    Cut each strip into sixteen 4x1-inch pieces.
  14. 14
    Twist and place on greased baking sheets.
  15. 15
    Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  16. 16
    Bake at 350F for 15 minutes or until golden.

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