Description
Irresistible cinnamon knots dance with rich coffee icing, promising pure bakery-style bliss. Warm spices and sweet glaze invite comfort, beckoning you to savor each delectable, perfectly twisted bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk (110F/45C)
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (70 g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
Fats and Flavoring:
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by whisking warm milk, yeast, and a portion of sugar in a compact vessel. Allow the mixture to bloom and become foamy, releasing its signature fermentation aroma.
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a pristine flour landscape seasoned with remaining sugar and salt. Integrate the frothy yeast concoction, along with melted butter and a single egg.
- Transform the loose ingredients into a cohesive dough through vigorous manual kneading on a flour-dusted surface. Alternatively, employ a stand mixer equipped with a dough hook to achieve a silky, responsive texture.
- Transfer the pliable dough into a lightly greased receptacle, enveloping it with a protective covering. Position in a draft-free,温暖 environment to encourage robust rising until the volume doubles.
- Punch down the inflated dough, releasing trapped gases and preparing it for shaping. Roll out on a floured workspace into a rectangular canvas.
- Create a delectable cinnamon filling by blending ground cinnamon with granulated sugar, ensuring even distribution of aromatic spices.
- Generously spread softened butter across the dough’s surface, then lavishly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture, establishing a decadent flavor foundation.
- Slice the dough into precise strips, then twist each segment into elegant knots, showcasing intricate pastry craftsmanship.
- Arrange the formed knots on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing subtle separation for uniform expansion. Cover and permit a secondary rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven, creating an ideal thermal environment for transforming raw dough into golden, fragrant pastries.
- Bake until the knots achieve a rich, amber complexion, signaling perfect caramelization and internal doneness.
- Craft a luxurious coffee icing by whisking powdered sugar with robust espresso, creating a glossy, aromatic glaze.
- Once cooled, drizzle the knots with coffee icing, allowing it to cascade and set, completing the sensory experience.
Notes
- Activate instant yeast by ensuring milk temperature is precisely between 100-110°F for optimal fermentation without killing the yeast.
- Dust work surface generously with flour to prevent sticky dough from clinging and making kneading challenging during preparation.
- Allow extended resting time in warm, draft-free area enables better gluten development and creates softer, more tender cinnamon knots with enhanced flavor complexity.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like almond milk or oat milk for lactose-intolerant individuals, maintaining similar liquid consistency and gentle warmth for yeast activation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 149 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg