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halloween cinnamon twists

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Diane Rodriguez
Chesterton, IN

The dough is very easy to work with. Makes wonderful soft twists!

(1 rating)
yield 2 dozen twists

Ingredients For halloween cinnamon twists

  • DOUGH
  • 1/4 c
    warm water (105f to 115f)
  • 2 pkg
    active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 5 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2
    eggs
  • 5 c
    all purpose flour
  • SUGAR/SPICE MIX FOR ROLLING
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    nutmeg
  • oil
    for frying

How To Make halloween cinnamon twists

  • 1
    Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.
  • 2
    In a saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, salt, cinnamon and butter. (Cut the butter into small pieces for easier melting.) Heat to 110F or lukewarm, but not too hot for the yeast mixture.
  • 3
    Add milk mixture with the eggs and 2 cups of flour to the dissolved yeast. Beat until smooth. Beat in remaining flour. The dough will be soft and sticky.
  • 4
    Let rise for about 1 hour, stir down.
  • 5
    Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. Roll in flour to coat.
  • 6
    With a rolling pin, gently roll into an 8 x 24-inch rectangle. With a sharp knife cut into 1-inch crosswise strips.
  • 7
    Bring ends of two strips together and twist strands loosely. Repeat with remaining strips.
  • 8
    Let rise on floured board or pan for 20-30 minutes until almost doubled.
  • 9
    Heat 1-inch oil in a skillet to 350F. Fry on both sides, about 3 minutes total. Drain.
  • 10
    Coat in sugar and spice mixture.
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