Cinnamon Love Knots

Name: Cinnamon Love Knots
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°); 1/2 cup butter (softened); 1/2 cup sugar; 2 eggs (beaten); 1 teaspoon salt; 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup butter (melted)

These richly flavored yeast cinnamon knots are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

2h 45m

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Ingredients

active dry yeast 2 packages (1/4 ounce each)

warm water (110° to 115°) 1/2 cup

warm milk (110° to 115°) 1/2 cup

butter (softened) 1/2 cup

sugar 1/2 cup

eggs (beaten) 2

salt 1 teaspoon

all-purpose flour 4-1/2 to 5 cups

sugar 2 cups

ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons

butter (melted) 3/4 cup

Instructions

Dough Fermentation

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add milk, butter, sugar, eggs, and salt. Add enough flour to form a stiff dough.

Kneading and First Rise

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.

Shaping

Punch dough down; divide into thirds. Cover two portions with plastic wrap. Shape one portion into 12 balls. Roll each ball into an 8-inch rope. Mix sugar and cinnamon. Dip ropes in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon-sugar. Tie into knots. Tuck the ends under and pinch to seal, placing on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.