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Cinnamon Knots with Coffee Icing Recipe

  • Author: I
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

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For the Cinnamon Knots:

 

 

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F or 43°C)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)

 

 

 

For the Cinnamon Filling:

 

 

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

 

 

 

For the Coffee Icing:

 

 

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brewed coffee (cooled)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Milk (as needed for consistency)

 

Instructions

 

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

 

 

  1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, remaining sugar, salt, and egg. Add the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
  3. Add Flour: Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. You may need to adjust with more flour if the dough is too sticky.
  4. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

 

 

 

Step 2: Let the Dough Rise

 

 

  1. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

 

 

 

Step 3: Prepare the Filling

 

 

  1. Mix Filling Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

 

 

 

Step 4: Shape the Knots

 

 

  1. Roll Out Dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Spread Filling: Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
  3. Cut and Shape: Cut the dough into strips (about 1 inch wide). Take each strip and tie it into a knot, tucking the ends underneath. Place the knots on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

 

 

 

Step 5: Second Rise

 

 

  1. Let Rise Again: Cover the knots with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

 

 

 

Step 6: Bake the Knots

 

 

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake: Bake the cinnamon knots for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.

 

 

 

Step 7: Make the Coffee Icing

 

 

  1. Mix Icing Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract. If the icing is too thick, add a little milk until you reach your desired consistency.

 

 

 

Step 8: Drizzle and Serve

 

 

  1. Drizzle Icing: Drizzle the coffee icing over the warm cinnamon knots.
  2. Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Cinnamon Knots with Coffee Icing!

 

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 60

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