Maple Twists

Name: Maple Twists
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°); 1 cup warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter); 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 4 tablespoons milk; 1-1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1-1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, potatoes, shortening, sugar, egg and salt; mix well. Add 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Cut into 24 strips (5 in. x 1 in.). Twist strips; place on greased
4

. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5

Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine the icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.