Austrian Twists Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 Package Yeast, dry
- 3 Cup Flour, all-purpose
- 1 Cup Butter; softened
- 3 Egg yolks
- 8 Ounce Sour cream
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Pecans; chopped
- 3/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
- ======= POWDERED SUGAR GLAZE =========
- 2 Cup Sugar, powdered
Directions:
- Combine yeast and flour; add butter, mixing well. Stir in egg yolks an dsour cream. Shape dough into 4 balls; wrap in waxed paper, and refrigerate overnight.
- Combine sugar, pecans, and cinnamon; set aside.
- Work 1 portion of dough at a time; place on a lightly floured surface, and roll into a 1/4 inch thick circle. Spread 1/4 cup sugar mixture evenly over each circle, and cut into 16 equal wedges. Roll up each wedge, beginning at wide end and rolling to point; seal points firmly. Place on greased baking sheets, point side down.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes or unitl lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks; drizzle with glaze while still warm.
- Powdered Sugar Glaze: Combine sugar and milk, stirring unitl smooth. Yield: about 1 cup.