Description
Cinnamon Twists are a delightful and easy-to-make pastry treat made from flaky puff pastry, cinnamon sugar, and a buttery glaze. Perfect for a sweet snack or a simple dessert, these twists bake up golden and crisp with a wonderful cinnamon aroma, ideal for sharing or enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Butter
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Spices and Sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, unfold and roll the thawed puff pastry sheet into a rectangle to ensure an even layer for toppings.
- Brush with Butter: Use a pastry brush to evenly coat the entire surface of the puff pastry with the melted butter, adding richness and helping the sugar mixture stick.
- Mix and Sprinkle Sugar-Cinnamon: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar with ground cinnamon, then evenly sprinkle this mixture over the buttered pastry surface for sweet cinnamon flavor.
- Fold and Seal: Fold the pastry sheet in half lengthwise and gently press along the fold to seal the edges together, keeping the cinnamon sugar inside.
- Cut into Strips: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the folded pastry into strips about 1 inch wide to create individual twists.
- Twist the Strips: Take each strip and twist it several times to give the twists their distinctive spiral shape, then arrange them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Apply Egg Wash: Lightly brush each twist with the beaten egg wash to promote browning and give them a glossy finish once baked.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the twists for 12 to 15 minutes or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the twists from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, drizzle the cooled twists with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
- These cinnamon twists are best enjoyed the day they are baked to maintain their crispiness.
