Description
These Flaky Sweet Cinnamon Twists are a delightful pastry, featuring buttery, tender layers filled with warm cinnamon sugar and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. A perfect treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) cold water
- 1 tablespoon (15g) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (50g) powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar. Cut in the cold cubed butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until coarse crumbs form.
- Add cold water, mixing until dough forms. Wrap, refrigerate 30 minutes for flakiness.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet.
- Mix cinnamon and brown sugar for filling.
- Roll chilled dough on floured surface to 1/4 inch thick rectangle.
- Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar evenly over dough.
- Fold dough lengthwise, press to seal. Cut into 1-inch strips.
- Twist each strip several times, then place on baking sheet.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and flaky.
- Whisk milk, vanilla, powdered sugar for smooth glaze.
- Remove twists, cool slightly. Drizzle generously with warm glaze. Serve!
Notes
- Cold Butter is Key: Ensure butter is very cold to achieve maximum flakiness.
- Don’t Overmix: Mix the dough just until it comes together to avoid a tough pastry.
- Serve Warm: These twists are best enjoyed warm, especially with the glaze slightly melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Flaky Sweet Cinnamon Twists, Cinnamon Twists, Sweet Pastry, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, Dessert Recipe, Breakfast Pastry, Baking, Glazed Twists, Easy Sweet Treat, Vanilla Glaze
