Cinnamon twists are a sweet, twisted dough with cinnamon swirls that can be fried or baked. Different cuisines have their own variations, such as the light and crunchy Mexican version or the soft and baked Danish version. They can be eaten as a dessert, breakfast dish, or snack.
Cinnamon twists are a variation on cinnamon rolls. A dough is prepared to which cinnamon and sugar are added, and each strip of dough is twisted and fried or baked, depending on the recipe. The end result is a sweet, long stick of dough with cinnamon swirls that resembles a brown-striped barber pole. Some cinnamon twists are light and crunchy, like the Mexican variation, while others are denser and softer, like the Danish variation. Either way, cinnamon shots can be eaten any time of day, as a dessert, breakfast dish, or snack.
Most cinnamon rolls start with a sweet dough that’s rolled out on a hard surface, like your kitchen counter. The dough is then topped with butter and a sugar-cinnamon mixture. Using a sharp knife, the sweet dough is then cut into individual strips that are usually about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide and about 4 inches (10.16 cm) long. Each piece of dough is then twisted several times and baked in some way, usually baked in the oven.
Different global cuisines have their own version of cinnamon twists. The Danish version is a slightly broad, soft, baked cinnamon dessert. This treat is enjoyed hot, freshly baked or at room temperature. An Italian version is made with traditional pizza dough, brown sugar, and toasted, chopped pecans, and is often served with a glaze of some sort. A version served at a popular Mexican restaurant is affectionately referred to as angel wings and consists of a light, crunchy corn dough with cinnamon and sugar.
Norwegians call their cinnamon shots kanelvriding. Made with baking powder, flour, and sour cream, the kanelcriding is a soft, almost break-like cinnamon cookie that’s made with less sugar than some of its counterparts. The dough is rolled out, cut, twisted and folded to form a short Danish with a twist. Powdered sugar is sprinkled after the dough is baked in the oven.
In America, one can often find a donut-like version of cinnamon twists. These treats are made with yeast and flour, which form a self-rising dough that includes cinnamon and sugar. The dough is left to rise a few times, creating a thick dough which is twisted and fried. Usually topped with a white frosting, this sweet cinnamon twist is similar to the traditional cinnamon bun, just in a different form.
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