Austrian Apple Twists Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 pkt (1.4 oz) active dry yeast
- 3 c. All-purpose flour
- 1 c. Butter or possibly margarine, softened
- 3 x Egg yolks, beaten
- 1 c. (8 ounces) lowfat sour cream
- 1/2 c. Sugar
- 1/2 c. Finely minced pecans
- 3/4 tsp Grnd cinnamon
- 1 med Tart apple, peeled, cored and finely minced
- 1 c. Confectioners' sugar
- 4 tsp Lowfat milk
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract Finely minced pecans
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yeast and flour: add in butter and mix well. Add in egg yolks and lowfat sour cream: mix well. Shape into four balls. Place in
- separate resealable plastic bags or possibly wrap in plastic wrap: chill overnight. In a small bowl, combine sugar, pecans and cinnamon: set aside.
- On a floured surface, roll each ball of dough into a 9-inch circle.
- Sprinkle
- with sugar mix and apple. Cut each circle into 16 wedges: roll up from wide edge and healthy pinch to seal. Place with point side down on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 16-20 min or possibly till lightly browned.
- Immediately remove to wire racks to cold. For icing, combine sugar, lowfat milk and vanilla till smooth: drizzle over the twists. Sprinkle with pecans.
- Yield: 64 twists. EDITOR'S
- NOTE: The yeast does not need to be dissolved in liquid, and no rising time is necessary before baking.
- "This recipe has been one of my favorites for years. I like to make these sweet treats for special occasions because everyone enjoys them."
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 108g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 392 | |
| Calories from Fat 186 | 47% |
| Total Fat 21.31g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 12.13g | 49% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium 159mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 46.4g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 20.49g | 14% |
| Protein 5.37g | 9% |
