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cinnamon crunch knots

Cinnamon Crunch Knots: 5 Steps to Sweet Success!


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 knots 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Cinnamon Crunch Knots are delicious, sweet, and fluffy pastries with a crunchy topping.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Add melted butter, sugar, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture.
  4. Gradually add flour and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  6. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  7. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
  8. Spread melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon on the dough.
  9. Cut the dough into strips and tie them into knots.
  10. Place knots on a baking sheet and let them rise for 20 minutes.
  11. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • You can add icing for extra sweetness.
  • Experiment with different nuts for a unique flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Pastry
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 knot
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: cinnamon knots, sweet pastries, desserts