Delightful Cinnamon Knots with Coffee Icing
Indulge in the warm, sweet embrace of freshly baked Cinnamon Knots drizzled with rich coffee icing. These soft, fluffy knots are swirled with aromatic cinnamon and sugar, making them the perfect treat for cozy mornings or festive gatherings. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup whole milk (warm)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp brewed coffee (for icing)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Warm the milk until lukewarm, sprinkle in the yeast, and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Create the Dough Base: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the yeast mixture along with melted butter and beaten egg. Mix until combined.
- Knead Until Smooth: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let It Rise: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Shape Your Knots: Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter over it, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, cut into strips, and tie into knots.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), place knots on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Add Icing: Mix powdered sugar with brewed coffee to create icing; drizzle over warm knots before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot (60g)
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 18mg