Best 6 Evelyns Sour Cream Twists Recipes

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"Evelyn's Sour Cream Twists" is a delicious and easy-to-make pastry that is perfect for any occasion. This delightful treat features a flaky crust filled with a creamy sour cream mixture, then sprinkled with a cinnamon sugar topping. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating these delectable twists that are sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EVELYN'S SOUR CREAM TWISTS



Evelyn's Sour Cream Twists image

"Evelyn" is my mother-in-law, who always keeps some of these terrific flaky twists in her freezer to serve in a pinch. They go quickly around our house- especially during the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the yeast mixture; mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Combine sugar and remaining vanilla; lightly sprinkle 1/2 cup over a pastry cloth or countertop surface. On the sugared surface, roll half the dough into a 12x8-in. rectangle; refrigerate remaining dough. Sprinkle rolled dough with about 1 tablespoon of the sugar mixture. Fold rectangle into thirds. , Give dough a quarter turn and repeat rolling, sugaring and folding 2 more times. Roll into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Cut into 4x1-in. strips; twist each strip 2 or 3 times. Place on chilled ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining sugar mixture and dough. , Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Immediately remove from pan and cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EVELYN'S SOUR CREAM TWISTS



Evelyn's Sour Cream Twists image

'Evelyn' is my mother-in-law, who always keeps some of these terrific flaky twists in her freezer to serve in a pinch. They go quickly around our house-- especially during the holidays.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ cup cold butter (no substitutes)
½ cup shortening
2 large eggs eggs
½ cup sour cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 ½ cups sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water; let stand for 5 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the yeast mixture; mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate overnight combine sugar and remaining vanilla; lightly sprinkle 1/2 cup over a pastry cloth or countertop surface. On the sugared surface, roll half the dough into a 12-in.x 8-in. rectangle; refrigerate remaining dough. Sprinkle rolled dough with about 1 tablespoon of the sugar mixture. Fold rectangle into thirds. Give dough a quarter turn and repeat rolling, sugaring and folding two more times. Roll into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Cut into 4-in. x 1-in. strips; twist each strip two or three times. Place on chilled ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining sugar mixture and dough. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove from pan and cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 78.9 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

MIMI'S SOUR CREAM TWISTS



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I make these anytime of the year, but was a tradition with my granddaughter that we take them to Easter Sunrise Service breakfast. Everyone loves them. If you don't overbake them, they are soft and tender and delicious with an icing. You'll make them again and again.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sour cream, heated to lukewarm and cooled
2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 tablespoons soft butter
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3 cups flour
2 tablespoons additional soft butter
1/3 cup sugar
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons soft butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 -2 tablespoon hot water

Steps:

  • Heat sour cream to lukewarm and cool some.
  • Mix yeast and 1/4 cup warm water to proof.
  • Add to the yeast the sour cream, soft butter, sugar, salt, egg, and 1 cup flour--beat till smooth.
  • Gradually add the other 2 cups flour--mixing well.
  • Rise once till doubled.
  • On a floured board roll into a 6"x24" rectangle.
  • Brush with the second 2 tablespoons soft butter.
  • Mix the filling together and spread over half of the rectangle.
  • Fold over the other half of the dough--lengthwise.
  • Cut 24 1" strips.
  • Twist and place on a greased sheet.
  • Let rise till doubled.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes, but don't overbake.
  • Remove from baking sheet and drizzle glaze over them.

EVELYN'S SOUR CREAM TWISTS



Evelyn's Sour Cream Twists image

'Evelyn' is my mother-in-law, who always keeps some of these terrific flaky twists in her freezer to serve in a pinch. They go quickly around our house-- especially during the holidays.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ cup cold butter (no substitutes)
½ cup shortening
2 large eggs eggs
½ cup sour cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 ½ cups sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water; let stand for 5 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the yeast mixture; mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate overnight combine sugar and remaining vanilla; lightly sprinkle 1/2 cup over a pastry cloth or countertop surface. On the sugared surface, roll half the dough into a 12-in.x 8-in. rectangle; refrigerate remaining dough. Sprinkle rolled dough with about 1 tablespoon of the sugar mixture. Fold rectangle into thirds. Give dough a quarter turn and repeat rolling, sugaring and folding two more times. Roll into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Cut into 4-in. x 1-in. strips; twist each strip two or three times. Place on chilled ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining sugar mixture and dough. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove from pan and cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 78.9 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

SOUR CREAM TWISTS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Sour Cream Twists Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by polledl

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 envelopes dry yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • 1Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water in a small bowl. 2 Combine flour and salt in a large bowl and mix well. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in yeast mixture, sour cream, eggs and vanilla extract. Chill, covered, for 2 hours. 3 Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 12 × 10-inch rectangle on a work surface. Sprinkle both sides of each rectangle with one-eighth of the granulated sugar. Fold each rectangle into a 10 × 4-inch rectangle. 4 Repeat the process (rolling the dough, sprinkling with sugar and folding in thirds) three times, using remaining sugar. 5 Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease baking sheets. 6 Cut each rectangle into 12 (4-inch-long) strips. Shape into twists. Arrange on prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

OLD FASHION SOUR CREAM TWISTS



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Make and share this Old Fashion Sour Cream Twists recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Maddy_2

Categories     Breads

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 twists

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yeast
1 cup lukewarm sour cream
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Soften yeast in sour cream.
  • Add eggs, shortening, salt and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Knead and chill two hours.
  • Mix together cinnamon and sugar.
  • Roll dough into a rectangle.
  • Sprinkle with 1/3 of sugar mixture.
  • and fold into thirds.
  • Roll dough into rectangle, spinkle with remaining sugar mixture and fold again.
  • Cut folded dough into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Roll in granulated sugar, twist and press ends down on baking sheet.
  • Let rise 1/2 hour and bake at 375 for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.6, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 41, Sodium 222.2, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 17.5, Protein 5.5

Tips:

  • For a crispier twist, use refrigerated Pillsbury® Grands!™ Flaky Layers™ refrigerated pie crusts.
  • Lightly grease the baking sheets to prevent the twists from sticking.
  • Cut the twists into 12 to 15 pieces to ensure even baking.
  • Brush the twists with melted butter before sprinkling them with the topping mixture to help the topping adhere.
  • Bake the twists until they are golden brown and cooked through to ensure a perfect crispy texture.
  • Allow the twists to cool slightly before serving to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store any leftover twists in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Evelyn's sour cream twists are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their flaky layers, tangy sour cream filling, and sweet topping, these twists are sure to be a hit with people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a tasty snack or dessert, give Evelyn's sour cream twists a try – you won't be disappointed!

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