HOLIDAY RECIPE: Honey-Cinnamon Twists
December 13, 2011
Courtesy of Parents.com

Those who love to bake goodies during the Christmas season will need to add the festive Honey-Cinnamon Twists Recipe to their collection. If you are looking for a Christmas treat to nibble while you sip your morning coffee, these yeast bread twists are perfect to bake! Simply let the honey-sweetened dough rise overnight and bake them in the morning for a fresh-from-the-oven delight!

• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/3 cup warm water (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
• 1 envelope active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon-sugar
   
• Drizzle:
  Nutriton Facts

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  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 107
  • Protein(gm)2
  • Carbohydrate(gm)17
  • Fat, total(gm)3
  • Cholesterol(mg)16
  • Saturated fat(gm)2
  • Dietary Fiber, total(gm)1
  • Sodium(mg)76

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  Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

  1/2 cup confectioners sugar

• 2 teaspoons water
   

1. In bowl, stir 1 tablespoon honey into warm water. Sprinkle with yeast. Let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir to dissolve.

2. In large bowl, beat together butter, sour cream, egg yolk, vanilla and remaining honey until blended. Add 1 cup flour, the salt and cinnamon; on low speed, beat until smooth. Add yeast mixture, second cup flour; beat 2 minutes. Add enough of remaining flour to form soft dough.

3. Turn dough out onto floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes, adding more flour as needed. Shape dough into ball. Place in a lightly oiled bowl; turn to coat. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight to rise.

4. Coat baking sheet with nonstick spray. Remove dough from refrigerator; punch down. Let rest 5 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll one half of dough into 16 x 10 inch rectangle. With pizza cutter, cut dough into quarters. Cut each crosswise into six 5-inch-long strips. Twist 2 strips together; place on prepared baking sheets. Repeat with remaining quarters and second half of dough. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.

5. Cover twists loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise at room temperature for 45 minutes.

6. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Uncover twists.

7. Bake twists in 350 degree F oven until golden, 15 minutes. Transfer twists to rack; let cool slightly.

8. Drizzle: In small bowl, stir together confection

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