CINNAMON DOUGHNUT TWISTS

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These melt-in-the-mouth, glazed goodies were adapted from a South African recipe. I make them at Christmastime, and they never last long.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
5 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugars, nutmeg, salt, eggs and orange zest and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; 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 45 minutes., Punch dough down. Divide in half. On a floured surface, roll out one portion into a 13-1/2x6-in. rectangle. With a sharp knife, cut dough into thirty-six 1-1/2-in. squares. , Using a sharp knife and beginning at the bottom of the lower left square, make two 1-in. vertical cuts 1/2 in. apart. Braid the three attached strips; pinch ends to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining squares and the remaining dough. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 40 minutes. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. , In a large saucepan, combine glaze ingredients. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat. Dip warm doughnuts in glaze. Place on wire racks with waxed paper underneath.

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Md Alhaj Molla
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These doughnuts are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and always a hit.


Chinchy bwoy
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These doughnuts are amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Younas Nanu
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I made these doughnuts for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Andria S.
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I've been looking for a good cinnamon doughnut twist recipe and this one is perfect! The doughnuts are light and fluffy, and the cinnamon sugar coating is the perfect finishing touch.


Joseph Nyachieo
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These doughnuts are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and always a hit.


abdulkader abdul khalek
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These doughnuts are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


Fatima Umar
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I made these doughnuts for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Sarmad Somro
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These doughnuts are a great way to start the day. They're light and fluffy, and the cinnamon sugar coating gives them a nice boost of flavor.


Lucaboii101 Gaming
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I've never made doughnuts before, but this recipe made it easy. The doughnuts turned out great and my family loved them!


Tammie Parish
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These doughnuts are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The cinnamon sugar coating is the perfect finishing touch.


King Is back
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I love the way these doughnuts look! They're so festive and perfect for parties.


Pramesh Hada
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These doughnuts are a great way to use up leftover dough. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Nisa Bno
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I've made these doughnuts several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Farooq Amin
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These doughnuts were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Whitney Clark
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Just made these and they're delicious! The dough was easy to work with and the doughnuts fried up beautifully. Thanks for the great recipe!


Sunday becky
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I followed the recipe exactly and the doughnuts turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, and the cinnamon sugar coating was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Majid Bhai
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These doughnuts are amazing! I've made them twice now and they're always a hit. Thanks for sharing the recipe!


Josh Sprit
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The recipe was easy to follow and the doughnuts turned out great! I love the cinnamon sugar coating.


Jael Mukoko
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These cinnamon doughnut twists were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly golden and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


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