🌟 Maple Butter Twist Kuchen Recipe 🌟
Overview:
This delightful Maple Butter Twist Kuchen recipe is a true labor of love that yields incredible results! 🍁💛 Inspired by my sister, it’s a recipe that requires a bit of time and patience, but the end product is so worth it. Picture yourself savoring warm, maple-infused bread, twisted to perfection with a buttery, nutty filling. 🥐✨ Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any occasion where you want to impress with homemade goodness.
🕒 Time Table:
| Preparation Time | Rise Time | Baking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 hours, 30 mins | 1 hour, 30 mins | 20-25 mins | 3 hours, 50 mins |
🛒 Ingredients:
- 2 packages active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 4 1/2 – 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
📝 Instructions:
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Activate the Yeast:
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. 🌊 Stir until it’s fully dissolved.
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Create the Dough:
- Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 1/2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture.
- Beat the ingredients together until you get a smooth consistency.
- Gradually mix in enough of the remaining flour until the dough becomes easy to handle.
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Knead and Rise:
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured board and knead it for about 5 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. 💪
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, ensuring the greased side is facing up.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, which usually takes about 1 1/2 hours. 🕰️
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Prep the Filling:
- While the dough rises, prepare the delicious filling.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, sugar, maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of flour, and cinnamon. 🍁
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Assemble the Twist Kuchen:
- Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down gently to release any air bubbles.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts, working with one part at a time.
- Roll out each piece of dough into a rectangle measuring about 15″x9″.
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Spread the Filling:
- Spread half of the prepared filling evenly over each rolled-out dough rectangle. 🥄
- Carefully roll up each rectangle, starting from the wider side.
- Pinch the edges of the dough to seal the roll securely.
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Shape the Rings:
- Gently stretch each rolled-up dough to make it even in size.
- Place each roll with the sealed edge down, shaping them into rings on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Pinch the ends of the rings together to seal them.
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Create the Twists:
- Using scissors or a sharp knife, make cuts into each ring about 1 inch apart, going 2/3 of the way through the dough.
- Twist each section on its side, ensuring the cut side is facing outwards. 🌀 This creates a beautiful twisted effect.
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Final Rise and Bake:
- Let the rings rise again until they double in size. This usually takes about 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Bake the Maple Butter Twist Kuchen for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are beautifully golden brown. 🌟
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Add the Frosting:
- While the twist kuchen is still warm from the oven, prepare the icing.
- Mix together the confectioners’ sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk until you get a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle the icing over the warm twist kuchen, allowing it to seep into the twists.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Allow the Maple Butter Twist Kuchen to cool slightly before serving.
- Slice into generous portions and serve warm with a hot cup of coffee or tea. ☕✨
🌿 Recipe Notes:
- Make-Ahead Option: The dough can be refrigerated for 3-4 days after the first rise. This makes it perfect for preparing ahead of time!
- Customize the Filling: Feel free to add your own twist to the filling! You can include different nuts, raisins, or even a sprinkle of your favorite spices.
- Storage: Store any leftover twist kuchen in an airtight container at room temperature. They can also be gently reheated in the oven before serving.
🎉 Enjoy the Compliments!
Prepare to be showered with compliments as the delightful aroma of freshly baked Maple Butter Twist Kuchen fills your kitchen. 😍 This recipe is perfect for special occasions, lazy weekend mornings, or any time you want to treat yourself to a homemade bakery-style delight. Enjoy every twist and turn of this delicious creation! 🥐✨
