Description
These Cinnamon Roll Bread Twists are a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, featuring a soft, fluffy dough twisted with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and finished with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they bake up golden and fragrant in just 35 minutes, yielding 12 delicious servings.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is activated and ready to use.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Combine Dough: Add the frothy yeast mixture, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms, then turn it out onto a floured surface.
- Knead Dough: Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place it in a warm bowl, cover it, and allow it to rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
- Roll Out Dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle shape.
- Apply Filling: Spread the softened butter evenly over the rolled dough. In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
- Form Twists: Cut the dough into strips. Take each strip and twist it gently before placing it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake the twists in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Prepare Glaze: While the twists bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to create the glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Once baked, drizzle the warm cinnamon roll bread twists with the glaze. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Butter for the filling should be softened to spread easily over the dough.
- You can customize the glaze consistency by adjusting the amount of milk.
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or raisins to the cinnamon sugar filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; warm before serving to restore softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Bread Twists, cinnamon sugar twists, breakfast pastry, homemade cinnamon rolls, easy cinnamon twist recipe
