Cinnamon Sugar Knots - 30 Minute Recipe
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Cinnamon Sugar Knots - 30 Minute Recipe
Description
This recipe produces soft dough knots using a combination of instant yeast, milk, honey, and all-purpose flour. The dough is kneaded until just elastic and then shaped into knots. Before baking, they are coated with melted butter and rolled in a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, which caramelizes slightly as they bake, adding a sweet and spiced crust.
After baking at 400°F, the knots are drizzled with an icing made from powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, which adds a sweet, creamy finish. The texture is light and tender with a moist crumb balanced by the crispy, cinnamon-sugar coated exterior.
These knots can be served warm or at room temperature for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, and are enjoyable with coffee or tea. The recipe notes suggest careful measurement of flour for optimal texture and recommend forming knots before coating them to maintain the best shape and sugar adhesion.
Ingredients
Cinnamon Sugar Knots
- 1/4 cup butter salted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg large
- 3-3 ½ cups all-purpose flour properly measured
Butter and Sugar
- 1/4 cup butter melted, salted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 heaping tablespoon ground cinnamon
Icing
- 1 tablespoon butter melted, salted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt butter.
- When butter is mostly melted, stir in milk, and heat mixture to 100-110 F.
- Meanwhile, add yeast and honey to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl if mixing by hand).
- When milk mixture is at temperature, add to yeast and honey; stir to combine.
- Add salt and egg, and stir until combined.
- Stir in 2 ½ cups of flour.
- Add remaining flour until dough clings to paddle and cleans the sides of the bowl. It's important to only add enough flour to get the dough to just clear the side of the bowl.
- Switch to the dough hook, and knead for 2 minutes (or by hand for about 5 minutes).
- While dough is kneading, stir together granulated sugar and cinnamon in a wide, shallow dish.
- Add melted butter to a separate shallow dish. Set cinnamon sugar dish and melted butter dishes aside.
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line a 9x13-inch rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking liner. Set aside.
- Divide dough into 12 pieces.
- Roll piece of dough into rope 8 inches long.
- Dip in butter, and then roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Tie dough into knots, and place dough on prepared baking sheet. If you'd like to see more about shaping the knots, check out the video just above the recipe.
- Repeat process with remaining dough.
- Cover, and let dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Bake for about 9-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- While the knots are baking, prepare the icing.
- Stir together melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Add 1 tablespoon milk, and stir in. Continue adding milk until icing reaches desired consistency. I use about 1 1/2-2 tablespoons for a thicker icing.
- Remove knots from oven, and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Drizzle icing over knots, and serve warm.
Notes
- Active dry yeast can be used in place of instant yeast; let it proof until foamy before mixing.
- Measure flour by stirring and then spooning into the cup to avoid adding too much, which can dry the knots.
- Form the knots before dipping in butter and cinnamon sugar to preserve their shape and texture.
- Nutrition facts provided are estimates and may vary with ingredient brands and measurements.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12knots
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1knot | |
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 320IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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