Description
An easy and fast cinnamon twist loaf perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon dry active yeast (preferably SAF yeast)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons room temperature butter
- 3–4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (room temp)
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (room temp)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare dough in a mixer. Combine warm water with yeast and sugar. Mix and allow to proof for 5 minutes or until foamy.
- Add 1 teaspoon salt and 3 1/2 cups flour. Mix on medium speed until well combined. Dough should be smooth and elastic.
- Turn dough onto a floured counter. Allow to rise covered with a tea towel for 10 minutes.
- Roll dough into a rectangle about 10×12 inches. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar mixture evenly.
- Roll dough lengthwise like a cinnamon roll.
- Slice down the center of the roll, leaving 1/2 inch attached at one end. Twist dough ropes and tuck ends under.
- Let rise covered for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool slightly before adding glaze.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, butter, and cream. Drizzle over the twist after cooling for 10-15 minutes.
- Optional cream cheese frosting: Mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread on the twist once warm.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Let the twist rise properly for best results.
- Adjust glaze consistency with more or less cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg