Flaky Sweet Cinnamon Twists (Print-Friendly Version)

Flaky twists with cinnamon and sugar, baked to golden puffed perfection.

# Ingredients List:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
02 - Flour for dusting

→ Filling

03 - 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
04 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Finishing

06 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

# Detailed Cooking Steps:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 200°C and allow it to fully heat.
02 - Lightly dust the work surface with flour and unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet evenly.
03 - In a small bowl, combine ground cinnamon and granulated sugar thoroughly.
04 - Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture and vanilla extract over the surface of the pastry sheet.
05 - Slice the pastry into 2.5 cm wide strips, then twist each strip two to three times to create spirals.
06 - Place the twisted strips onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart to allow expansion.
07 - Whisk the beaten egg and lightly brush it over each twist to facilitate browning during baking.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the twists are puffed and golden brown.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - For enhanced richness, brush melted butter on the pastry before sprinkling the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
02 - Store cooled twists in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.

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