LEMON-NUT TWISTS
Soft and light as a feather, these lemony twists are a delicious addition to a breakfast or brunch, especially when served with a cup of coffee or tea. Drizzled icing tops them off beautifully.-Taste of Home Cooking School, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine almonds, brown sugar and lemon zest. Roll dough to a 21x8-in. rectangle. Brush middle third of dough with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle buttered area with half of almond-brown sugar mixture. Fold one of the remaining dough thirds over filling. Brush folded dough with remaining melted butter. Sprinkle with remaining filling. Fold remaining dough third over filling; pinch edges to seal. Cut into eight (1-in.-wide) strips. Hold each strip at both ends, twist in opposite directions three times., Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30-40 minutes. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet to wire rack to cool. Combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Beat until smooth. Drizzle over twists.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Taisir Mahmud
[email protected]Overall, I thought these twists were pretty good. They're easy to make and taste good, but they're not the most exciting dessert I've ever had.
Richemy Theodore
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the dough to roll out evenly. I think I needed to knead it for a bit longer.
Dylan Bevan
[email protected]These twists are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
methuselah lubwama
[email protected]I love that these twists can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.
Atabek Maripov
[email protected]These twists are a great way to use up leftover lemon juice. I always have a few lemons on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses them up.
EYASIN ARAFAT
[email protected]I've made these twists several times and they're always a hit. They're so versatile - I've served them for breakfast, brunch, and dessert.
Juliet Williams
[email protected]These twists are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. They're also great for gifting to friends and family.
Ryan Wilson
[email protected]I substituted walnuts for the pecans and they were still delicious. I also added a bit of extra lemon zest for a more intense flavor.
Heshan Ranasinghe
[email protected]These twists are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. They turned out beautifully and tasted even better.
Rajwara Kamli
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these twists changed my mind. They're so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is just right.
Abdul'azeez Garba
[email protected]These twists are the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and nutty. I love the way the lemon zest brightens up the flavor.
Ssentume
[email protected]I've been making these lemon nut twists for years and they're always a favorite. They're so simple to make and always turn out perfect.
Mutonyi cindy
[email protected]These lemon nut twists were a huge hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I love the combination of sweet and tangy flavors.