Recipes > Cinnamon Twists Find A Store Cinnamon Twists A simplified version of the popular cinnamon roll. Spread dough with sugar-cinnamon mixture, cut into strips and twist. Yield 12 twists Print Recipe Pin Recipe 0 Reviews IngredientsDough3 1/2 cup bread flour, divided1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast1/3 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon table salt1/2 cup milk1/2 cup water1/3 cup unsalted butter1 large eggFilling1/3 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 cup pecans (chopped)2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted) InstructionsMake dough: In stand mixer bowl, add 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt; mix well. In saucepan or microwave-safe dish, heat milk, water and butter to 120-130°F (butter does not need to melt). Add to flour mixture. Add egg. Using a paddle attachment, blend on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.Switch to dough hook attachment. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.(NOTE: For hand mixing: following above steps, mix ingredients in large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or dough whisk. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic.)Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after poking dough with finger down to second knuckle, about 1 hour.Prepare filling: In a small bowl, add 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon; mix together and set aside.Prepare pan: Grease a 13×9-inch cake pan; set aside.Punch down dough. On lightly floured surface roll dough to a 12×8-inch rectangle. Sprinkle with nuts; press into dough. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over dough. Cut dough in half crosswise. Cut each half into 6 strips, 2 inches wide. Twist each strip 2 or 3 times with cinnamon side out. Place twists in prepared pan. Cover; let rise in warm place until indentation remains after touching. Preheat Oven to 375ºFBake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool on wire rack. NotesPhoto by Fake Ginger. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
