| Fun Recipes! |
| Cinnamon Twists 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees F/45 degrees C), divided 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 egg Filling: 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, milk, butter, egg, and remaining water; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes with electric mixer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. 2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Punch down 3. Roll into a 16 x 12-inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over butter. Let dough rest 6 minutes. 4. Cut lengthwise into three 16 x 4 x 1-inch pieces. Twist and place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled in size. 5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 4 dozen twists |
| Coffee Frosting 2/3 cup butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 3 to 5 tablespoons half & half or milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules (dissolved in the half & half or milk) In a large bowl cream butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and half & half a tablespoon at a time; beat to desired spreading consistency. |
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