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Close-up of golden brown cinnamon twists with jagged edges and visible sugar crystals on a stone surface. (Cinnamon Twists Recipe)

Cinnamon Twists Recipe: The Ultimate Flaky Puff Pastry Guide

This Cinnamon Twists Recipe creates ultra-flaky, bakery-style pastries with a deep caramelized sugar crust and golden-brown airy pockets. Using simple puff pastry, these twists are the perfect 30-minute treat for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 twists
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Components
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry approx. 245g, thawed but cold
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter 28g, melted
  • 1/2 cup Granulated White Sugar 100g
  • 1.5 tbsp Ground Cinnamon Dark variety preferred
  • 1 pinch Fine Sea Salt

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Large
  • 1 Parchment Paper Crinkled for better airflow
  • 1 Pizza Cutter For clean dough strips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with crinkled white parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until uniform.
Assembly
  1. Roll the puff pastry sheet into a 10x12 inch rectangle and brush with melted butter.
  2. Press the cinnamon sugar onto both sides of the dough. Cut into 1-inch strips and spiral tightly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15-18 minutes until deep golden-brown with visible airy pockets and caramelized bits.

Notes

Ensure the puff pastry stays cold for the best rise.
Use a pizza cutter for the cleanest jagged edges on your twists.