polish twist (thief boys)
Grandma's favorite.
prep time
2 Hr
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
4 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 packages active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 1/2 cups butter, divided
- 2 1/3 cups sugar, divided
- 3/4 cup hot milk
- 5 cups all purpose flour, divided
- 3 - eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
How To Make polish twist (thief boys)
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Step 1Mix yeast, sugar and warm water together. Set aside
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Step 2Combine 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Add hot milk and stir until butter is melted. Add to yeast mixture.
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Step 3Add 2 cups flour and beat until smooth; beat in eggs. Add remaining flour to make a soft dough. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease the top. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
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Step 4Melt remaining 1 cup butter and place in a small bowl. Place remaining sugar in a small bowland mix with 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Place nuts in a small bowl.
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Step 5Divide dough into fourths. Shape each fourth into 12 inch rolls. Divide each roll into 12 pieces, and shape each piece into a 7-inch rope. Dip each into melted butter, then sugar & cinnamon mixture, then butter, then chopped nuts. Fold each rope into half; twist to make a braid. Place on greased baking sheet and cover. Let rise until double, about 20 minutes.
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Step 6Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
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