Description
Warm, pillowy cinnamon knots topped with a coffee-spiked icing, perfect for brunch and special mornings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup softened butter (for spreading)
- ½ cup sugar (for cinnamon filling)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 105–110°F (40–43°C) and bloom the yeast with a touch of sugar.
- Mix in the melted butter, egg, flour, salt, and the remaining sugar.
- Knead the dough until smooth (7–10 minutes by hand or 5–6 minutes with a stand mixer).
- Allow the dough to rise for 60–75 minutes until doubled in size.
- Roll the dough thin, spread softened butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
- Cut strips, tie into knots, and place on a baking sheet.
- Proof the knots for 30–45 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Prepare the coffee icing by mixing powdered sugar with brewed coffee and vanilla.
- Glaze the knots while warm with the coffee icing.
Notes
For best results, slightly underbake by 1–2 minutes to maintain a tender interior. Store any extras in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 85 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg