LEMON-NUT TWISTS

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Soft and light as a feather, these lemony twists are a delicious addition to a breakfast or brunch, especially when served with a cup of coffee or tea. Drizzled icing tops them off beautifully.-Taste of Home Cooking School, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 loaf (16 ounces) frozen white bread dough, thawed
2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 to 5 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

Combine almonds, brown sugar and lemon zest. Roll dough to a 21x8-in. rectangle. Brush middle third of dough with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle buttered area with half of almond-brown sugar mixture. Fold one of the remaining dough thirds over filling. Brush folded dough with remaining melted butter. Sprinkle with remaining filling. Fold remaining dough third over filling; pinch edges to seal. Cut into eight (1-in.-wide) strips. Hold each strip at both ends, twist in opposite directions three times., Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30-40 minutes. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet to wire rack to cool. Combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Beat until smooth. Drizzle over twists.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.