Description
Soft and fluffy homemade cinnamon twists coated in warm cinnamon sugar, baked until golden and lightly crisp on the outside, perfect for breakfast or a cozy sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and divided
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit until foamy.
- Add eggs, salt, melted butter, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead lightly until smooth, then place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until puffy.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, brush with butter, and sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Fold dough, cut into strips, twist each strip, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake until golden brown, then cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Let the dough rise fully for the softest texture.
- Do not overbake to keep the twists tender.
- Serve warm for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: homemade cinnamon twists, cinnamon pastry, easy baking recipe, sweet breakfast treat