AUSTRIAN APPLE TWISTS

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I found this in a magazine a long time ago. I get asked all the time to make these sweet treats. There's a lot of work involved in the prep, but it's worth it!

Provided by Irana Grenier

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg active dry yeast
1 c butter, softened
1 c sour cream
3 c unbleached white flour
3 large egg yolks, beaten
1/2 c sugar
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c finely chopped pecans
1 medium granny smith apple, peeled, cored, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. TWISTS: In a mixing bowl, combine the yeast and flour; add butter and mix well. Add egg yolks and sour cream; mix well. Shape into four balls. Place in re-sealable plastic bags; refrigerate overnight.
  • 2. In a small bowl combine sugar, pecans and cinnamon; set aside.
  • 3. On a floured surface, roll each ball of dough into a 9-in. circle. using a pizza cutter, cut each circle into 16 wedges.
  • 4. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and apple; roll each wedge up from the wide edge and pinch to seal.
  • 5. Place with point-side down on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 16-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.
  • 6. ICING: 1 cup confectioners' sugar 4 tsp milk 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Finely chopped pecans
  • 7. Combine sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over the twists; sprinkle with pecans.
  • 8. NOTE: The yeast does not need to be dissolved in liquid, and no rising time is necessary before baking.

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