Recipe

Raisin Cinna Twists

Details

Yields 24 Cinna Twists
Serves:
Serving size: (1 grains/breads + 1/4 cup fruit)

INGREDIENTS

1-1/2 tbsp. Granulated Sugar
1-1/2 c. Warm Water
1/2 oz. Active Dry Yeast
1-1/2 c. California Raisins
1-1/2 tsp. Salt
6 tbsp. Olive Oil
2-1/4 c. All Purpose Flour
3 c. Whole Wheat Flour

1-1/4 c. California Raisins
1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1-1/4 c. Granulated Sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. In mixer bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water (110°F - 115°F). Sprinkle yeast over; stir in 1 1/2 cups raisins. Let stand until thin layer of foam covers surface, about 5 minutes.
2. Beat in salt and oil. Add flours, alternately, until stiff dough forms. Change to dough hook and knead until smooth and silky, adding flour as needed.
3. Cover and allow to rise until double in bulk. Punch down and divide into six 8-ounce balls. Wrap securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
4. Roll out one ball at a time. Divide 1 1/4 cups raisins and sprinkle over 3 sheets.
5. Combine cinnamon with sugar and sprinkle over all. Top each with second sheet.
6. Cut each stack into 8 strips. Fasten ends together securely and twist.
7. Brush with oil and roll in cinnamon sugar.
8. Arrange on oiled baking sheet. Repeat until all dough is used.
9. Bake at 450°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 228(0% from fat); Total Fat 4g (sat 0.5g, mono 2.5g, poly 0.5g); Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 4g; Carbohydrates 45g; Fiber 3g; Iron 1mg; Sodium 150mg; Calcium 15mg