Cinnamon Twists

Ingredients

Dough

• 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

Filiing

• 2 tablespoons soft butter
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. 1

   Heat sour cream to lukewarm in a large pan.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and stir in sugar, baking soda and salt.

3. 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. 4

   Add egg, shortening, and flour to the mixture. Mix well, use hands if necessary.

5. 5

   Turn dough on floured board or counter and knead until smooth.

6. 6

   Roll the dough into an oblong 24 x 12".

7. 7

   Spread one half length with filling, fold the other half over.

8. 8

   Cut into 20-24 strips 1" wide.

9. 9

   Hold strips at each end and twist.

10. 10

    Place twisted rolls onto a greased cookie sheet and press ends to the pan.

11. 11

    Cover and let rise until doubled in size about 1 hour.

12. 12

    Bake at 300 Degrees for about 6-8 minutes depending on your stove.

13. 13

    Frost with glaze while still warm.