austrian apple twists
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I found this in a magazine a long time ago. I get asked all the time to make these sweet treats. There's a lot of work involved in the prep, but it's worth it!
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prep time
2 Hr
cook time
1 Hr 20 Min
method
Bake
yield
lots!
Ingredients
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups unbleached white flour
- 3 large egg yolks, beaten
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 medium granny smith apple, peeled, cored, finely chopped
How To Make austrian apple twists
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Step 1TWISTS: In a mixing bowl, combine the yeast and flour; add butter and mix well. Add egg yolks and sour cream; mix well. Shape into four balls. Place in re-sealable plastic bags; refrigerate overnight.
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Step 2In a small bowl combine sugar, pecans and cinnamon; set aside.
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Step 3On a floured surface, roll each ball of dough into a 9-in. circle. using a pizza cutter, cut each circle into 16 wedges.
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Step 4Sprinkle with sugar mixture and apple; roll each wedge up from the wide edge and pinch to seal.
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Step 5Place with point-side down on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 16-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.
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Step 6ICING: 1 cup confectioners' sugar 4 tsp milk 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Finely chopped pecans
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Step 7Combine sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over the twists; sprinkle with pecans.
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Step 8NOTE: The yeast does not need to be dissolved in liquid, and no rising time is necessary before baking.
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