Holiday Twistys

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, yeast and baking soda; set aside.
2. 2
   Heat milk, shortening, sugar and salt until warm, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Add dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Add egg. Beat at low 1/2 minute.
5. 5
   Scrape bowl and beat 3 minutes at high speed.
6. 6
   Stir in 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 flour, enough to make dough moderately stiff.
7. 7
   Turn on to floured board. Knead 5 times.
8. 8
   Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Halve dough.
10. 10
    Roll out 14 x 6-inch rectangle.
11. 11
    Spread 1 tablespoon butter and sprinkle 2 tablespoons red sugar crystals on dough.
12. 12
    Fold in half long ways.
13. 13
    Cut into 14 (1-inch) strips.
14. 14
    Twist.
15. 15
    Put on greased baking sheet.
16. 16
    Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
17. 17
    Make up other half of dough with green sugar crystals.
18. 18
    Ice with powdered sugar icing after they are cooled.