French Twist
Master the art of effortless elegance with these irresistible French Twists—light, flaky, and bursting with warm cinnamon-sugar goodness. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple puff pastry sheets into golden, buttery twists that are perfect for any occasion. With just a handful of pantry staples like ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, and melted butter, these pastries come together in minutes and bake to perfection in under 20 minutes. Designed to impress but simple enough for beginner bakers, French Twists are ideal for brunch spreads, tea-time treats, or as a sweet snack to delight guests. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a delightful, bakery-quality indulgence that's impossible to resist. Perfectly crisp, sweet, and cinnamon-spiced—what's not to love?
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheets to ensure they are smooth and even.
Brush one puff pastry sheet evenly with 2 tablespoons of melted butter, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle half of the cinnamon and sugar mixture over the buttered pastry sheet.
Place the second puff pastry sheet directly on top of the first, aligning the edges.
Brush the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, slice the layered pastry into 8 even strips, about 1-inch wide.
Gently twist each strip several times and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg with the water to make an egg wash.
Brush each twist lightly with the egg wash for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until the twists are puffed and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your delicious French Twist!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.0 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.3 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 555 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.3 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 202 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
