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Homemade Cinnamon Twists with Cream Cheese Icing

Homemade Cinnamon Twists with Cream Cheese Icing
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Indulge in the delightful world of homemade treats with these Homemade Cinnamon Twists with Cream Cheese Icing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack, these gooey twists take the essence of cinnamon rolls and transform them into a fun and shareable pastry. The soft, buttery dough is generously coated in rich cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a creamy icing that adds an irresistible finish. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite add-ins like nuts or dried fruits, these twists are sure to impress at any gathering. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this warm, delicious experience that’s both comforting and satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons bread flour
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tangzhong by whisking together water and bread flour in a saucepan over medium heat until a paste forms. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a stand mixer bowl, combine remaining bread flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add cream, milk, egg, vanilla bean paste, and cooled tangzhong; knead on low speed until rough dough forms.
  3. Gradually add softened butter while mixing; continue kneading until smooth and elastic.
  4. Shape dough into a ball and let it rest covered for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll out the dough into a square; prepare cinnamon sugar mixture with melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
  6. Brush half of the mixture over the dough; cut into strips, twist them together gently, then place on parchment-lined trays.
  7. Brush remaining filling over twists; cover and let rise for about 1–2 hours.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake twists for about 9–12 minutes or until lightly golden.
  9. While baking, make the cream cheese icing by combining softened cream cheese with powdered sugar; whisk in milk and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Drizzle icing over warm twists before serving.

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