Best 9 Cinnamon Doughnut Twists Recipes

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Cinnamon doughnut twists, a delightful combination of crispy and soft textures, are a beloved indulgence among sweet treat enthusiasts. With their irresistible aroma of cinnamon and sugar, these twisted doughnuts offer an explosion of flavors in every bite, making them a popular choice for breakfast, dessert, or a quick snack. Whether you prefer a simple glaze or a more elaborate topping, there are numerous variations of this delectable treat, ensuring that everyone can find their perfect cinnamon doughnut twist.

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CINNAMON TWISTS



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These delightful golden twists are perfect for a spring brunch or lunch. The brown sugar and cinnamon give them a delicate spicy flavor. People can rarely eat just one. -Janet Mooberry, Peoria, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Brunch     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large 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 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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 dough. Roll into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Brush with butter. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Let dough rest for 6 minutes. Cut lengthwise into three 16x4-in. strips. Cut each strip into sixteen 4x1-in. pieces. Twist and place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° 15 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CINNAMON DOUGHNUT TWISTS



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These melt-in-the-mouth, glazed goodies were adapted from a South African recipe. I make them at Christmastime, and they never last long.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
5 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugars, nutmeg, salt, eggs and orange zest and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; 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 45 minutes., Punch dough down. Divide in half. On a floured surface, roll out one portion into a 13-1/2x6-in. rectangle. With a sharp knife, cut dough into thirty-six 1-1/2-in. squares. , Using a sharp knife and beginning at the bottom of the lower left square, make two 1-in. vertical cuts 1/2 in. apart. Braid the three attached strips; pinch ends to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining squares and the remaining dough. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 40 minutes. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. , In a large saucepan, combine glaze ingredients. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat. Dip warm doughnuts in glaze. Place on wire racks with waxed paper underneath.

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CINNAMON TWISTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 48 twists

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup warm water (about 100 degrees F)
1 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Vegetable oil, for the bowl
3/4 cup red sanding sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Pour the water into a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast on top and stir. Let stand until foamy, 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and the salt in a large bowl. Work in the butter with your fingers until fine crumbs form. Make a well in the middle and pour in the yeast mixture. Stir until the mixture comes together into a shaggy dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times to bring the dough together into a ball (it will still be soft and sticky).
  • Coat a large bowl with vegetable oil, add the dough and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours. Press the dough down, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Mix the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the red sanding sugar and the cinnamon in a bowl. Turn out the dough onto a clean surface; pat into an 8-inch square, then cut into quarters.
  • Cut each dough quarter into 12 small squares. Sprinkle some of the red cinnamon sugar on the surface and roll each piece of dough in the sugar mixture into a 6- to 7-inch-long rope. Arrange 1 inch apart on the prepared pans, forming each rope into a horseshoe and crossing the ends.
  • Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are firm, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely on the pans. (These cookies are best the day they are baked.)

DOUGHNUT TWISTS



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In the story of Hanukkah, a lamp containing a tiny amount of oil burned, miraculously, for eight days. But these doughnuts-perfectly crisped in oil and coated in sugar-won't last long at all. Served with a silken chocolate-brandy sauce for dipping and a cup of strong coffee, they are a classic finish to the meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon active dry yeast (from two 1/4-ounce envelopes)
3/4 cup whole milk or soy milk, warmed
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter or nondairy margarine
Safflower oil, for deep-frying (about 8 cups), plus more for bowl
2 cups superfine sugar
Chocolate-Brandy Sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Place yeast in the bowl of a mixer. Pour milk over yeast; stir to combine. Let stand until foamy, about 2 minutes. Add 2 3/4 cups flour to bowl without stirring. Cover tightly with plastic, and let stand in a warm place until surface is cracking, about 45 minutes.
  • Whisk together cup flour, the yolks, brown and granulated sugars, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until dark brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat. Pour browned butter (with browned bits) over yolk mixture; whisk to combine.
  • Add yolk-butter mixture to yeast mixture. Beat with a mixer on medium-low speed until just combined. Add remaining 1/2 cup flour. Beat on medium-high speed until combined, about 2 minutes (dough will be sticky). Transfer to an oiled bowl; cover. Let stand in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours. Turn out dough onto a floured surface, and knead for 2 minutes. Return dough to bowl. Let stand until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes more.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently roll out dough into a 10-by-25-inch rectangle. Cut crosswise into twenty 1/2-inch-thick strips. Bring ends of 1 strip together, twist, and pinch ends to seal. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining strips. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Heat 2 to 3 inches oil in a heavy 5-quart saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees. Working in batches, fry doughnuts, turning occasionally, until browned, about 2 minutes. (Adjust heat as necessary to maintain oil temperature.) Transfer doughnuts to paper-towel-lined plates to drain; let cool slightly. Toss doughnuts in superfine sugar. Serve with chocolate-brandy sauce if desired.

CINNAMON TWISTS



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Shake on the cinnamon, and everyone will twist and shout over these light buttery cookies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix sugar, butter, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Divide dough in half; stir cinnamon into one half.
  • Shape 1 level teaspoonful dough from each half into 3-inch rope. Place ropes side by side; twist gently. Repeat with remaining dough. Place twists about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until very light brown. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg

3-INGREDIENT CINNAMON-SUGAR TWISTS



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These buttery, flaky twists have a crispy, warmly spiced glaze.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     3-Ingredient Recipes     Cinnamon     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough     Dessert     snack     Bread     Bake

Yield Makes 12-18 twists

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of kosher salt
14-17 ounces frozen puff pastry, thawed

Steps:

  • Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 400°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment. Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt on a large plate. Fill a small bowl or glass with cold water.
  • Roll out pastry between 2 sheets of parchment until short side is 10" long and dough is about 1/8" thick. Freeze dough 5 minutes. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut dough crosswise into 1" strips. Transfer half of strips to refrigerator. Working one at a time, brush strip lightly with water (or use your fingertips), then immediately transfer to sugar mixture and turn to coat.
  • Starting from the middle, use both hands to twist dough to the ends. Transfer to prepared sheet, arranging twists vertically. Repeat with remaining dough. Freeze 10 minutes.
  • Bake twists, rotating sheets front to back and top to bottom halfway through, until golden brown and beginning to caramelize, 18-20 minutes. Using tongs, immediately lift twists from parchment and let cool with 1 end on rim of baking sheet (work carefully, sugar coating will be very hot).

QUICK CINNAMON TWISTS



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I love cinnamon twists but most recipes call for crescent rolls - which I never have on hand. This uses quick-rising yeast and has a 15 - 20 minute rise time. This should work for you if you want something quick! From: Homemade for the Holidays by Molly Williams, Lyons-Decatur Northeast School, Lyons, NE.

Provided by KCShell

Categories     Breads

Time 47m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 3/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons dry quick-rising yeast (one envelope)
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup hot water (125 to 130 degrees)
1/4 cup margarine, softened
2 eggs, room temperature
3 tablespoons melted margarine
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix 2 3/4 cups flour, 1 TBS sugar, yeast and salt in bowl.
  • Stir in water and 1/4 cup margarine.
  • Add eggs and enough remaining flour to make soft dough, mixing well.
  • Knead on floured surface for 3 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 2 portions.
  • Roll each portion into 12x 12 inch square.
  • Brush with melted margarine.
  • Mix 2/3 cup sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Sprinkle 3/4 of the mixture over dough squares.
  • Fold remaining dough over center.
  • Cut each into 12 strips.
  • Twist strips and place on greased baking sheet.
  • Let rise for 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 12 - 14 minutes or until golden brown.
  • May glaze if desired.
  • Preparation time is approximate which includes kneading and rising.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.7, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 142.2, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 2.7

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You will find these in my freezer at almost any given time (since I like cinnamon as some people like chocolate). They are a favorite and these treats will always be on my dainty tray. I have been making these for many years

Provided by Dotty2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 80 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups flour
2 cups butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
1 cup milk
2 cups white sugar
8 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix flour, butter (or marg), and baking powder like a pie crust.
  • Add milk and eggs.(best to mix the milk and eggs together).Add about 3/4 of the milk mixture to the flour mixture first, since you may not need all of the milk mixture. (This would be like a pie crust)
  • Mix well.
  • Divide into 10 balls.
  • Combine the sugar and cinnamon.
  • Sprinkle some sugar/cinnamon mixture on counter.
  • Place 1 ball of dough in sugar/cinnamon and roll into a circle, be sure to have sugar mixture on the top as well.
  • Cut into 8 wedges.
  • Roll up each wedge starting at the wide end.
  • Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Repeat with the remaining balls of dough.
  • Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
  • Note: Each wedge will be about 1 1/2" at the wide end.
  • You may have more sugar mixture than you need. That all depends on how much mixture you like on the wedges.
  • Prep time will vary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.9, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 45.2, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 5, Protein 1.1

CINNAMON TWISTS



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Bake these fabulous cinnamon twists for an on-the-go breakfast or sweet treat. They take a little effort but are well worth it

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Categories     Afternoon tea, Breakfast, Brunch, Treat

Time 1h

Yield Makes 16-18

Number Of Ingredients 11

275g whole milk
40g unsalted butter , cubed
500g strong white flour , plus extra for dusting
7g dried active yeast
50g caster sugar
1 small egg , plus 1 egg, beaten, for glazing
75g butter , melted
150g caster sugar
3 tsp ground cinnamon
50g caster sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat the milk and butter in a small pan until the butter has melted. Allow to cool slightly - the milk should be warm, not hot. Put the flour in a large mixing bowl with a pinch of salt to one side of the bowl. Add the yeast into the flour on the other side of the bowl, so it's not touching the salt. Pour in the sugar, then mix it all together.
  • Gradually pour the warm milk into the dry ingredients, mixing with your hands until you have a relatively sticky dough. You may not need all of the milk. Add in the egg and continue to work until combined.
  • Lightly dust a surface with flour and tip out the dough. It will be quite wet - the more you knead it, the easier it will become. Knead for around 10 mins until you have a smooth dough. Put in a lightly floured bowl to prove for 1 hr or until doubled in size.
  • To make the filling, mix the melted butter, sugar and cinnamon together until you get a smooth paste. Set aside.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to around a 30 x 40cm rectangle. Spread over the filling using a palette knife until the dough is completely covered.
  • Fold in half widthways and cut into 16-18 strips down the shortest side. Twist both ends of each strip in opposite directions until a spiral shape forms. Holding one end in your hand, wrap the rest of the dough around it and over, pressing the ends into the bottom of the bun so it doesn't unravel during cooking.
  • Lay on two lined baking trays spaced 5cm apart. Leave to prove for 30-45 mins until risen slightly. Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Brush the tops of the buns with a little egg and bake for 18-20 mins until golden. Don't worry if a little cinnamon butter comes out.
  • For the coating, mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Whilst still warm, toss the buns in the sugar and eat straight away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Make sure the milk and butter are warm, not hot, before adding them to the yeast mixture. Hot liquids can kill the yeast and prevent the dough from rising.
  • If you don't have a stand mixer, you can mix the dough by hand. Just be sure to knead it for at least 10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it is too dry, add a little more milk.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place for at least an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
  • When rolling out the dough, make sure it is not too thick. The thinner the dough, the crispier the twists will be.
  • Brush the twists with melted butter before baking them. This will help them to brown and give them a delicious glaze.
  • Bake the twists until they are golden brown and cooked through. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the dough.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon doughnut twists are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and they can also be enjoyed as a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of cinnamon doughnut twists that will be sure to please everyone. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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