Description
Enjoy these crispy cinnamon twists, a delightful and easy-to-make pastry treat that combines flaky puff pastry with a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, these twists bake up golden and flaky, delivering a homemade alternative to fast food pastries in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet Puff pastry (thawed and ready)
Flavoring
- 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Finishing
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Flour (for dusting countertop)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the pastry twists.
- Prepare workspace: Lightly flour your countertop to prevent sticking, then unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet carefully.
- Mix cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar thoroughly to create the sweet, spiced coating.
- Apply cinnamon sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the entire surface of the puff pastry sheet to flavor every bite.
- Cut pastry strips: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the pastry into strips about 1 inch wide, ensuring even sizing for uniform baking.
- Form twists: Take each strip and gently twist it several times, then place each twist on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Brush with egg wash: Whisk the egg with a small amount of water, then brush this mixture over each twist to achieve a shiny, golden finish after baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the twists puff up and turn a gorgeous golden brown color.
- Cool and serve: Remove the twists from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some sugar on top after brushing with egg wash for added crunch and sweetness.
- Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed but cold before working with it for best texture and ease of handling.
- These twists are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- If desired, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and vanilla extract for extra sweetness.
