Cinnamon Twists

What can you do with puff pastry? Make cinnamon twists of course, along with many other things. I particularly love these homemade cinnamon twists. They are so extremely easy to make with just four ingredients!

The reason why I love these delectable pastries is they are so quick to make and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or as a dessert. And it gives you one more thing you can make with that puff pastry that you have. If I can do it, you can do it. Let’s get baking!

Ingredients

• 1 sheet of puff pastry homemade or frozen
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100g
• 1 to 2 tsp. of ground cinnamon 3 to 6g
• 2 tbsp. butter 28g

Instructions

Remove the puff pastry from the freezer 40 minutes before making the cinnamon twists. Preheat the oven to 400 F/205 C.

Mix together the cinnamon and sugar. Put it in an empty spice container or just use it in bowl with a spoon.

Unfold the puff pastry on the counter or a silicone mat or piece of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin and roll it out just a bit stretching it about an extra inch or two on each side.
Cut the puff pastry into 9 equal strips using a ruler as a guide and a knife or pizza roller to make the cuts.

Melt the butter in the microwave or in a pot on the stovetop. It only needs about 25 to 30 seconds in the microwave. Then baste the tops of the pastry strips with butter. Sprinkle the tops evenly with cinnamon and sugar and then flip all the strips over. And then repeat with the butter and cinnamon and sugar on this side.

Using clean hands grab the ends of the strips and twist it a few times. Then place it onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake the cinnamon twists for 15 to 20 minutes until they puff up and are golden brown and crispy.

Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving them. Enjoy!

Find the recipe here on my website: https://www.inthekitchenwithmatt.com/cinnamon-twists