Cinnamon Twists

Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (or one package)
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons soft shortening
• 3 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons soft butter
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

• 1 heat sour cream to lukewarm in a large pan.
• 2 remove from heat and stir in sugar, baking soda and salt.
• 3 in a separate container dissolve the yeast into the warm water to activate the yeast. once activated add that to the sour cream mixture.
• 4 add egg, shortening, and flour to the mixture. mix well, use hands if necessary.
• 5 turn dough on floured board or counter and knead until smooth.
• 6 roll the dough into an oblong 24 x 12".
• 7 spread one half length with filling, fold the other half over.
• 8 cut into 20-24 strips 1" wide.
• 9 hold strips at each end and twist.
• 10 place twisted rolls onto a greased cookie sheet and press ends to the pan.
• 11 cover and let rise until doubled in size about 1 hour.
• 12 bake at 300 degrees for about 6-8 minutes depending on your stove.
• 13 frost with glaze while still warm.