This dough will be prepared in a mixer. You’ll need to plug in the mixer, and have a clean mixer bowl and dough hook ready. Preheat the oven to 375 F degrees.

Combine warm water with yeast and granulated sugar. Mix and allow to proof (activate and bloom) for about 5 minutes or until foamy.

Add 1 teaspoon salt and 3 ½ cups flour.

Let mix on medium speed until well combined. Dough should be smooth and elastic.

Turn dough onto a floured counter. Allow to rise covered with a tea towel for about 10 minutes.

Sprinkle flour on top if the dough is sticky. Roll dough into a rectangle about 10x12.

Brush rectangle with melted butter.

Sprinkle and spread cinnamon and brown sugar mixture to cover the dough.

Roll dough lengthwise like you’re making cinnamon rolls.

Add roll to a baking sheet with parchment for easy clean up.

With a pastry knife or sharp knife make a slice down the center of the roll leaving about a ½ inch attached at one end.

Cut side up, twist dough ropes and tuck ends under.

Allow to rise (covered with a tea towel) for 20 minutes. This will really help it form into a beautiful shape.

Bake at 375° for 23-25 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly before adding your topping of choice.

You can choose from the traditional Buttery Glaze or Cream Cheese Frosting recipes listed below. Or, you can create an alternative like brushing with a reduced maple syrup, a slather of salted butter, or mix cinnamon and granulated maple syrup and sprinkle on top…or even go without and enjoy the already sweet cinnamon filling.

Buttery Glaze: 1 Cup Powdered sugar, 4 Tablespoons room temperature butter, 3-4 Tablespoons Heavy cream. Mix ingredients together and drizzle over twist after it has cooled 10-15 minutes. The glaze will melt onto the twist and create a sweet and delicious topping to compliment the filling!

Cream cheese frosting: 2 Ounces Cream cheese softened, 4 Tablespoons (2 oz) Salted butter softened, ⅔ Cup Powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix room temperature butter and cream cheese. Add vanilla and powdered sugar and whip until the frosting is smooth. Add to the twist once it is warm, not hot.