Cinnamon and Sugar Breadstick Twists
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4.7
Cinnamon and Sugar Breadstick Twists
Description
This recipe produces cinnamon-flavored breadstick twists using a yeast dough made from warm water, sugar, yeast, flour, and salt. After mixing and kneading to a smooth soft dough, it rests briefly to relax. The dough is then rolled out, brushed with melted butter, and sprinkled with a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon. The dough is cut and twisted to showcase the cinnamon sugar coating on the surface.
Baked at 375 degrees F, these breadsticks develop a lightly crisp exterior with a soft, tender interior. The cinnamon and sugar caramelize slightly during baking, enhancing a sweet aroma and flavor balanced by the buttery richness. The final product has a golden color and tender texture, suitable for serving warm or at room temperature.
The recipe uses a combination of white whole wheat and all-purpose flour, but all all-purpose or whole wheat flours are interchangeable, although whole wheat may require extra kneading or adjustments to maintain soft texture. These breadsticks can be served as a snack, breakfast side, or with mild cheeses and spreads.
Ingredients
Breadstick Dough:
- 1 ½ cups water warm
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 ½ cups flour see note
- ½ teaspoon salt
Filling and Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, salted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk more or less
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- For the breadstick dough, mix the water, yeast and sugar in a large bowl or in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add 1 cup of the flour and the salt and mix to combine. Gradually add the remaining flour until a soft, smooth dough is formed. Knead for 2-3 minutes. Keep in mind you may not use the full 3 1/2 cups flour (conversely, you may need a bit more). Judge the dough by the texture instead of by an exact amount of flour. It should pull away form the sides of the bowl and form a soft, smooth ball of dough without leaving an overly sticky residue on your fingers.
- Let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Lightly grease a large 12X18-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lightly grease a clean countertop with cooking spray and press the dough into about an 8X18-inch rectangle. Spread the melted butter evenly across the dough.
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture across the dough and lightly press into the top of the dough.
- Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into about 1-inch or so widths. As you pick up each breadstick, twist it a few times and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1/2-inch apart. They should all be able to fit on one large 12X18-inch rimmed baking sheet (see image below).
- Cover the breadsticks lightly with plastic wrap and let them rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes until they are slightly puffy.
- Bake the breadstick twists for 15 minutes until lightly golden on top.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until a pourable mixture forms, adding more or milk if needed.
- Let the breadsticks rest out of the oven for about five minutes before drizzling with the glaze. Serve warm. (These reheat magically for a few seconds in the microwave.)
Notes
- You can use all all-purpose, all whole wheat, or a mix of white whole wheat and all-purpose flour for the dough; whole wheat variants may require extra kneading and careful flour adjustments.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15-18 breadsticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Breadstick | |
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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