Well-Seasoned Cookbook

flavorful recipes perfected over time

Cinnamon Twists

From Mom’s Green Folder

Ingredients:

1 pkg. (1/4 oz) active dry yeast

3/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)

1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 egg

Filling:

1/4 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add 2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, milk, butter, egg and remaining water; beat on  medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down. Roll into a 16x12 inch rectangle. Brush with butter. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Let dough rest for 5 minutes. Cut lengthwise into three 16x4 inch strips. Cut each strip into sixteen 4x1 inch pieces. Twist and place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until golden. Makes 4 dozen.