Description
Soft, slightly chewy pastries braided into cute knots and finished with a glossy coffee-sweet glaze, ideal for cozy mornings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups (420 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm milk (about 105–110°F / 40–43°C)
- 1 large egg
- 4 tbsp (56 g) softened butter
- 3 tbsp softened butter (for spreading)
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2–3 tbsp strong brewed coffee (cooled, for icing)
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for icing)
Instructions
- Make an enriched yeast dough by combining flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk, egg, and softened butter in a stand mixer. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes in a stand mixer or 12–15 minutes by hand.
- Let the dough rise until doubled, about 60–90 minutes at 75°F (24°C).
- Roll the dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle, spread with softened butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar mixed with cinnamon.
- Cut the dough into strips, twist, and tie into knots.
- Proof the knots for 30–45 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden for 18–22 minutes.
- Cool slightly then drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar, brewed coffee, and melted butter.
Notes
For best texture, brush with melted butter before adding cinnamon sugar and serve warm for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg