halloween cinnamon twists

How To Make halloween cinnamon twists

• 1

  Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.
• 2

  In a saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, salt, cinnamon and butter. (Cut the butter into small pieces for easier melting.) Heat to 110F or lukewarm, but not too hot for the yeast mixture.
• 3

  Add milk mixture with the eggs and 2 cups of flour to the dissolved yeast. Beat until smooth. Beat in remaining flour. The dough will be soft and sticky.
• 4

  Let rise for about 1 hour, stir down.
• 5

  Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. Roll in flour to coat.
• 6

  With a rolling pin, gently roll into an 8 x 24-inch rectangle. With a sharp knife cut into 1-inch crosswise strips.
• 7

  Bring ends of two strips together and twist strands loosely. Repeat with remaining strips.
• 8

  Let rise on floured board or pan for 20-30 minutes until almost doubled.
• 9

  Heat 1-inch oil in a skillet to 350F. Fry on both sides, about 3 minutes total. Drain.
• 10

  Coat in sugar and spice mixture.
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