Breakfast at Tiffany's Cinnamon Twists

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast (1 package)
• 1/4 cup warm water (105º to 115º)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour divided
• 1/2 cup warm 2% reduced-fat milk (105º to 115º)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup stick margarine or butter melted and divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• Cooking spray
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons 2% reduced-fat milk (2 to 3 teaspoons)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons margarine, salt, and egg to bowl, and beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup flour and raisins to form a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands.

Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85º), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down. Roll dough into a 12-inch square on a lightly floured surface. Brush dough with 2 tablespoons margarine. Combine 1/3 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over dough. Cut dough in half crosswise. Cut each rectangle lengthwise into 12 strips. Place 2 strips together, and twist. Pinch ends to seal. Place twist on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Gently press ends to baking sheet. Repeat procedure with the remaining dough. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.

Preheat oven to 350º.

Uncover dough. Bake at 350º for 15 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan, and cool on wire racks. Combine powdered sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons milk, and vanilla in a bowl; stir well. Drizzle over twists.