Description
Sweet Cinnamon Twists are delightful, flaky puff pastry treats coated with a luscious cinnamon-sugar mixture and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a quick snack or a charming addition to breakfast or tea time, these twists combine buttery layers and sweet spices for an irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Optional
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and aid even baking.
- Roll Out Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to approximately 1/8 inch thickness to ensure thin, crispy layers.
- Melt Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl until fully liquified, ready to be brushed onto the pastry.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in equal parts to create the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Apply Butter and Sugar: Generously brush the melted butter all over the rolled-out pastry, then evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top to cover the surface fully.
- Cut and Twist: Cut the pastry into 1-inch wide strips. Take each strip and twist it several times to create a spiral shape, then place twisted strips on the prepared baking sheet spaced slightly apart.
- Bake: Bake the twists in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown, indicating a crisp and flaky texture.
Notes
- Egg wash can be brushed onto twists before baking for a glossy finish.
- Ensure puff pastry is thawed properly to prevent cracks when rolling.
- You can adjust cinnamon quantity based on preference for more or less spice.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crispness, reheat briefly before serving.
