Cinnamon Stix Recipe
Fresh baked dough dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Served with a side of vanilla icing.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
Vanilla Icing
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Sprinkle the active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar over the milk. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, salt, and the remaining sugar. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Gradually add the remaining flour (1 cup) until the dough is soft but not sticky. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 5
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 3 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Baking
- 6
Shape and Bake
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into strips and then twist each strip before placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Coat with Cinnamon Sugar
Once the strips are on the baking sheet, brush them lightly with melted butter and then sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- 8
Bake the Stix
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Icing Preparation
- 9
Make Vanilla Icing
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.