Christmas Tree Twists

Name: Christmas Tree Twists
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 28
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 7 grams package active dry yeast; 0 teaspoons baking soda; 2 Tbsps butter, softened; 237 milliliters buttermilk; 1 egg; 651 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 59 milliliters shortening; 59 milliliters sugar; 1 Tbsp green colored sugar; 1 Tbsp red colored sugar

Christmas Tree Twists

Christmas Tree Twists requires approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 87 calories, 2g of protein, and 3g of fat. For 8 cents per serving, you get a hor d'oeuvre that serves 28. It is perfect for Christmas. If you have colored sugar, buttermilk, colored sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. Users who liked this recipe also liked Christmas Tree Brownies, Christmas Tree Cake, and Christmas tree pops.

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt and baking soda. In a small saucepan, heat buttermilk and shortening to 120°-130°.

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Baking Soda

Buttermilk

Shortening

All Purpose Flour

Sugar

Yeast

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Bowl

Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened.

Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).

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Dough

All Purpose Flour

Egg

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Divide dough in half.

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Dough

Roll each into a 14-in. x 3-in. rectangles; pinch seam to seal.

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Roll

Cut each into fourteen 3-in. x 1-in. strips.

Beginning with the red-sugared strips, twist each strip several times. On a greased baking sheet, arrange strips in a tree shape by placing pinched edge of a strip in the top center of baking sheet and fanning out rounded end, allowing filling to show.

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Baking Sheet

Use six strips of dough on one side and seven strips on other side. Pinch dough in center to join. Use remaining strip for tree trunk. Repeat with green-sugared strips. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

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Dough

Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Oven

Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

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Ingredients

Servings:

7grams

package active dry yeast 0teaspoons

baking soda 2Tbsps

butter, softened 237milliliters

buttermilk 1

egg 651milliliters

all-purpose flour 1teaspoon

salt 59milliliters

shortening 59milliliters

sugar 1Tbsp

green colored sugar 1Tbsp

red colored sugar

Recommended wine: Sparkling Wine, Sparkling Rose

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Le Grand Courtage Rose Brut Bedazzled Bottle

Bright aromas and flavors of fresh strawberry and raspberry combine with notes of lilac and violets. On the palate, a delicate balance of dryness and acidity lingers with flavors of wild berries and pomegranate alongside soft floral notes. This Brut Rosé complements a wide range of foods, from savory to sweet. Try it with spicy Asian dishes, risotto, BBQ, beef, lamb, duck, chicken, prosciutto, seafood, pizza, soft cheese (like brie or goat), cheesecake, crème brulée, strawberry shortcake and berry pie. Mix with fresh grapefruit juice for a refreshing brunch beverage, or add a float to a gin-based cocktail.The Blend: The Chardonnay provides depth and structure, while the Ugni Blanc offers a natural acidity and freshness. The light-bodied Gamay lends vibrant fruit expression and a smooth texture. Grapes are sourced from quality terroirs in France, such as Burgundy and Beaujolais.