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Cinnamon Sugar Bread Twists

A soft and tender breadstick twisted with gooey cinnamon and sugar and drizzled with a simple glaze.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Rising Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bread, cinnamon
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Stand or hand mixer
  • Dough hook

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons warm water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 cups bread flour

For the filling:

  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk of choice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine all ingredients for dough except flour. On low speed, gradually add flour until a soft, smooth dough is formed. Increase speed to medium and knead dough for 7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Keep in mind you may not use the full 3 cups flour or you may need a bit more. Judge the dough by the texture instead of by an exact amount of flour. It should pull away form the sides of the bowl and form a soft, smooth ball of dough that doesn't stick to your fingers.
  • Remove dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover with beeswax wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Lightly flour a clean countertop and roll the dough into about an 8X18-inch rectangle. Brush the melted butter evenly across the dough.
  • In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture across the dough and lightly press into the top of the dough.
  • Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into 12 equal sticks, about 1-inch wide. As you pick up each breadstick, twist it a few times and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet about 1/2-inch apart.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until a pourable mixture forms, adding more or milk if needed.
  • Let the breadsticks cool for about five minutes before drizzling with the glaze. Serve warm.