Description
These Cinnamon Crunch Knots are a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, featuring a crunchy topping of cornflakes and turbinado sugar. Perfect for brunch or as a sweet treat, these knots are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Filling:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
- 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes (for crunch)
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar (or raw sugar)
- Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit until foamy. Add flour, salt, egg, and softened butter. Knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Make the Filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Shape the Knots: Roll out dough, brush with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Cut into strips, twist into knots.
- Bake: Top with cornflakes and turbinado sugar. Let rise, then bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes.
- Glaze: Drizzle with optional glaze if desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use toasted cornflakes. Puffed rice cereal or crushed granola can be substitutes.
- Best served warm, store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
