Description
These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cinnamon Twists are a soft, buttery breakfast pastry that delivers a sweet cinnamon sugar coating and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings or a quick snack, this easy recipe uses all-purpose flour, butter, milk, and a hint of cinnamon to create golden twists that are both comforting and indulgent. Follow the step-by-step guide for a flawless result that will impress family and friends alike. Enjoy them fresh, dusted with extra cinnamon sugar.!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- Extra sugar and cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add softened butter and milk, mix until dough forms.
- Knead gently on a floured surface until smooth.
- Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into strips and twist each strip.
- Brush twists with beaten egg and sprinkle sugar‑cinnamon mixture.
- Bake 15‑20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy‑free version
- replace butter with a neutral oil. Reduce sugar for a less sweet twist or add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cinnamon Twists, easy cinnamon rolls, breakfast pastry recipe, soft cinnamon twists, quick breakfast ideas, homemade cinnamon pastry, fluffy breakfast twists, simple cinnamon bake