Maple Nut Coffee Twist
Delight your taste buds with the Maple Nut Coffee Twist, an irresistible combination of soft, buttery dough, a rich maple-cinnamon filling, and a luscious vanilla glaze. This stunning braided pastry features the warm, nutty crunch of pecans or walnuts and the natural sweetness of pure maple syrup, making it the perfect centerpiece for brunch or a cozy coffee break. With its golden-brown exterior and tender, fragrant layers inside, this showstopper is surprisingly achievable—requiring only basic ingredients and a simple twist-and-bake technique. Whether served warm or at room temperature, the Maple Nut Coffee Twist is a crowd-pleasing treat that blends the comforting flavors of fall and the elegance of homemade baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 teaspoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until it becomes frothy.
Add the softened butter, eggs, salt, and about 2 cups of flour to the bowl. Mix until a soft dough starts to form.
Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should be tacky but not sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 6-8 minutes. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer with a dough hook for this step.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing the chopped nuts, maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle (about 16x12 inches) on a lightly floured surface.
Spread the prepared filling evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Carefully roll up the dough from the long side, jelly-roll style. Pinch the seam to seal, then cut the roll lengthwise into two equal pieces.
With the cut sides facing up, twist the two pieces together into a braid. Form the braid into a circle and pinch the ends to seal.
Transfer the twisted dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise again for about 30-40 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the twist for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Let it cool slightly on a wire rack.
While the twist cools, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled twist and let it set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.7 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.4 g | 207% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 1471 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 625.3 g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 279.3 g | ||
| Protein | 76.4 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 655 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 25.8 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 1803 mg | 38% | |
*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.
