Sweet Knots with Vanilla Glaze

Name: Sweet Knots with Vanilla Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 36 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; ¼ cup lukewarm water; 3 cups all-purpose flour; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted; ½ cup whole milk, lukewarm; For the vanilla glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; Optional toppings: Toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped Additional sprinkle of cinnamon or sugar

8 steps

Prep:20minCook:16min

Imagine the kind of treat that just feels like a warm hug from your sweet neighbor — that's these spiced sweet knots. They're the perfect mix of homey comfort and a little something special. Just like your favorite girl-next-door, they're unpretentious but totally irresistible, with a sprinkle of spice and everything nice. Picture pulling these beauties out of the oven, the smell of cinnamon making your whole place feel more inviting. Drizzle on that vanilla glaze, and you've got something that's just plain lovely — no fuss, all the yum.

Updated at: Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:50:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories240 kcal (12%)

Total Fat6.6 g (9%)

Carbs40.8 g (16%)

Sugars16.2 g (18%)

Protein4.6 g (9%)

Sodium109.4 mg (5%)

Fiber1.4 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

12 servings

2 ¼ teaspoonsactive dry yeast

1 tablespoonsugar

¼ cupwater

lukewarm

3 cupsall-purpose flour

¼ cupgranulated sugar

1 teaspoonground cinnamon

¼ teaspoonground nutmeg

½ teaspoonsalt

1egg

large

¼ cupunsalted butter

melted

½ cupwhole milk

lukewarm

1 cuppowdered sugar

For the vanilla glaze

2 tablespoonsmilk

½ teaspoonvanilla extract

pecans

Optional toppings, Toasted, or walnuts Add

cinnamon

chopped itional, or sugar

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the yeast mixture: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar in lukewarm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, until frothy.

Step 2

Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, ¼ cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add in the yeast mixture, egg, melted butter, and milk. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 3

First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Form the knots: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into pieces and roll each into a rope. Tie each rope into a knot and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 5

Second rise: Cover the knots and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.

Step 6

Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Once the knots have risen, bake them for 15-18 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

Step 7

Prepare the glaze: While the knots are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.

Step 8

Finish the knots: Remove the knots from the oven and while still warm, drizzle them with the vanilla glaze and sprinkle with toasted nuts if desired.