Cinnamon Twists

THE CLASSIC CINNAMON TWISTS OF FAMILY FUNCTIONS

From the kitchen of:  Marilyn Groneman

INGREDIENTS:

Bread:

• • 1 Cup Soured Cream (not sour cream ... cream that went sour) (Boil cream, then cool)

  • 2 Tablespoon shortening

  • 3 Tablespoon sugar

  • 1/8 teaspoon soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • Mix the above, then add:1 large unbeaten egg

  • 1 cake yeast

  • 3 cups sifted flour

Cinnamon Filling:

• • 2 Tablespoons soft butter

  • 1/3 C brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Turn out on lightly floured board. 

2. Knead lightly to form smooth ball.

3. Let stand 5 minutes. 

4. Roll dough 1/4" thick into 6x24" strip. 

5. Spread surface with 2T soft butter. 

6. Sprinkle the same half (with the butter) with 1/3 C brown sugar + 1 teaspoon cinnamon. 

7. Fold over and cut, twist, let rise. 

8. Bake at 375° 12-15 minutes.

9. Frost while warm, and eat.