Indulge in the delightful world of flaky, golden-brown pastries with our comprehensive guide to butter twists. These delectable treats, also known as palmiers or elephant ears, are a delightful combination of crispy and soft textures, perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a touch of culinary magic, you can create these irresistible pastries at home. Our collection includes a classic butter twist recipe, a vegan variation for those with dietary restrictions, and a savory rendition infused with herbs and cheese. Whether you prefer the traditional sweet taste or crave a savory twist, we have a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delicious journey of creating homemade butter twists that will leave you and your loved ones utterly captivated.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
MAPLE BUTTER TWISTS
My stepmother passed on the recipe for this delicious yeast coffee cake that's shaped into pretty rings. When I make it for friends, they always ask for seconds. -June Gilliland, Hope, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 2 coffee cakes (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 5-7 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 70 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the first 7 filling ingredients; beat for 2 minutes. Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half; roll each into a 16x8-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with nuts. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side., With a sharp knife, cut each roll in half lengthwise. Open halves so cut side is up; gently twist ropes together. Transfer to 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans. Coil into a circle. Tuck ends under; pinch to seal. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Combine the confectioners' sugar, maple flavoring and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over warm cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BUTTER TWISTS
These buttery cookies make a wonderful addition to a holiday cookie swap or dessert table.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until creamy. Mix in vanilla and egg white. Reduce speed to low. Add salt and flour; mix until combined.
- Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls. Roll each ball into a 6-inch log. Bend log in half, then twist. Space 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake, rotating halfway through, until cookies just begin to turn golden, 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool on parchment on wire racks.
BUTTER NUT TWISTS
My mother has been using this recipe for the last 45 years for special occasions and the holidays. She taught my sister and me how to make the twists so we can carry on the tradition for our families. -Joyce Hallisey, Mt. Gilead, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add buttermilk, eggs and yeast mixture; stir to form a soft dough. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. In another bowl, mix filling ingredients. Punch down dough; divide into three portions. On a sugared surface, roll one portion into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Sprinkle 1/3 cup filling lengthwise down one half of the dough. Fold dough in half over filling, forming a 12x4-1/2-in. rectangle; pat down to press filling into dough. Seal edges., Sprinkle an additional 1/3 cup filling down one half of the folded dough. Fold in half again, forming a 12x2-1/4-in. rectangle. Press to form a 12x4-in. rectangle. Cut into twenty-four 1/2-in. slices. Repeat with remaining dough and additional filling. Twist each slice one time and roll in remaining filling; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks; serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER TWISTS
Years ago, I received a bread machine for Christmas- along with a collection of recipes. These treats that have a peanut butter filling and icing soon became a favorite. People always ask for the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a bread machine, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Punch down; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Combine filling ingredients; set aside. , Roll dough into a 24x8-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Fold rectangle in half lengthwise; cut widthwise into 24 pieces. Pinch seams to seal. Twist each piece three times., Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; pinch ends. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and enough water to reach desired consistency; drizzle over twists.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER TWISTS
Make and share this Peanut Butter Twists recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AZRT8871
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 30 twists
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a small mixing bowl, sift the flour with sugar and salt. Add shortening, cream cheese and milk. Mix on lowest speed of an electric mixer until dough begins to form well. Shape into a ball. 2. Roll out on floured surface to a 20 x 8 inch rectangle. Cut in half to make two 10 x 8-inch rectangles. 3. Spread one half with peanut butter (try crunchy peanut butter if you wish); top with the apple butter. Place the second half of dough on top of first. Brush with milk and sprinkle with a little bit of granulated sugar. 4. Cut into strips 5 x 1/2 inches. Gently twist twice. Place on well-greased cookie sheets and bake in preheated 400-degree oven for 7-10 minutes or until light golden brown. Do not overbake. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 30 twists.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.2, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 3.2, Sodium 57.5, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 1.2
BAKED MAPLE BUTTER TWISTS
Meet the Cook: Back almost 30 years ago, when I was an Indiana farmer's daughter and a 4-H'er, this won me champion honors at the county fair - then a blue ribbon at the state fair! To this day, my husband tells me it's the best thing that I make. -Marna Krause, Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2 coffee cakes.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the milk, butter, eggs, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 14x8-in. rectangle. Combine filling ingredients; spread over each rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. With a sharp knife, cut each roll in half lengthwise; carefully turn cut sides up. Loosely twist strips around each other, keeping cut sides up. Shape into a ring and pinch ends together. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BUTTER NUT TWISTS
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, mx the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add in buttermilk, eggs, yeast mixture, stir to form a soft dough. Cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate overnight. In another bowl, mix the filling ingredients. Punch down the dough; divide into three portions. On a sugared surface, roll out one portion into a 12 in x 9 in rectangle. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of the filling lengthwise down one half of the dough. Fold dough in half over filling, forming a 12 in x 4 1/2 in rectangle; pat down to press filling into dough. Seal edges. Sprinkle an additional 1/3 cup filling down one half of the folded dough. Fold in half again, forming a 12 in x 2 1/4 in rectangle. Press to form a 12 in x 4 in rectangle. Cut into 24 1/2 inch slices. Repeat with remaining dough and additional filling. Twist each slice one timeand roll in remaining filling; place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake 350 for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
Tips:
- Chilling the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent the butter from melting too quickly and spreading the dough too much. This results in a more flaky and tender pastry.
- Rolling the dough: When rolling the dough, be sure to do so on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking. You may also want to use a rolling pin with guides to help you achieve an even thickness.
- Cutting the dough: To get even strips of dough, use a sharp knife or pastry cutter. If the dough is too sticky, you can chill it for a few minutes before cutting.
- Baking the twists: Bake the twists in a preheated oven until they are golden brown. The exact baking time will depend on the thickness of the twists.
- Storing the twists: Once the twists are baked, they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Butter twists are a delicious and easy-to-make pastry that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick snack, a dessert, or even a party appetizer. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these tasty treats that are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for something sweet and satisfying, give butter twists a try!
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