EVELYN'S SOUR CREAM TWISTS

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"Evelyn" is my mother-in-law, who always keeps some of these terrific flaky twists in her freezer to serve in a pinch. They go quickly around our house- especially during the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the yeast mixture; mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Combine sugar and remaining vanilla; lightly sprinkle 1/2 cup over a pastry cloth or countertop surface. On the sugared surface, roll half the dough into a 12x8-in. rectangle; refrigerate remaining dough. Sprinkle rolled dough with about 1 tablespoon of the sugar mixture. Fold rectangle into thirds. , Give dough a quarter turn and repeat rolling, sugaring and folding 2 more times. Roll into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Cut into 4x1-in. strips; twist each strip 2 or 3 times. Place on chilled ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining sugar mixture and dough. , Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Immediately remove from pan and cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Mokgadi Patience
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These twists were a disappointment. The dough was too dry and the glaze was too runny.


Sfundo Ottis
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my twists didn't turn out as golden brown as the ones in the picture. They were still tasty, though.


RUTH KANU
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These twists are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Miss May
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I've tried a lot of sour cream twist recipes, and this one is by far the best. The dough is so light and fluffy, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Eunice Pakarimwa
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These twists are a great way to use up leftover sour cream. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.


judith Molinares
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I'm not a big fan of sour cream, but I actually really liked these twists. The glaze is what really makes them.


asik Sikder
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These twists are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and everyone will love them.


Ademolu paul
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I love that these twists are made with sour cream. It gives them a really unique flavor and texture.


Sheriyal Imran
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These twists are so good! The sour cream glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


adjetey sowah
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I've made these sour cream twists several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party.


QueenR! Khan
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These twists were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They're so light and fluffy, and the glaze is to die for.


PHILIP ANKOMAH
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I'm not much of a baker, but I gave these sour cream twists a try and they were surprisingly easy to make! The dough was soft and pliable, and the twists baked up beautifully. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch - it added a bit of sweetness an


Md raman lslam
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These sour cream twists are a delicious and easy-to-make treat! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The dough was easy to work with and the twists were baked to a golden brown. The sour cream glaze added a nice tanginess and sw