Scuffles
Delight your taste buds with 'Scuffles,' a classic treat that brings old-world charm to your kitchen. These delicate, buttery cinnamon twists are made with a yeast-based dough enriched with creamy milk and egg yolks, creating a soft, tender texture that melts in your mouth. Each scuffle is rolled in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend before being twisted and baked to golden perfection, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this recipe is as nostalgic as it is scrumptious. With simple ingredients and a little patience for rising, you’ll have 24 fluffy, cinnamon-kissed pastries ideal for sharing—or savoring all to yourself. Perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday baking, these homemade scuffles are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Flour
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Milk
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 0.25 cup Sugar
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Sugar (for cinnamon mixture)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until lukewarm (not hot). Stir in the sugar and active dry yeast. Allow the mixture to sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast is foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg yolks and the yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Mix until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour one tablespoon at a time.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 3-5 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until it has doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, mix the 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into four equal portions. Roll out one portion at a time into a thin rectangle.
Sprinkle some of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough. Roll the dough up tightly like a jelly roll, then slice into 1-inch pieces.
Using your hands, take each piece and twist it gently, placing it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining portions of dough.
Allow the twists to rest for 20-30 minutes for a second rise while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the scuffles in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for a sweet and flaky treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.7 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.2 g | 546% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 917 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 1299 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 562.9 g | 205% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 183.0 g | ||
| Protein | 68.3 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 622 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 25.0 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 1195 mg | 25% | |
*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.
