The Best cinnamon crunch knots.

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INGREDIENTS


  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 -2 1/2 cups white whole wheat or all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

GLAZE (OPTIONAL)


  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS


  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the water, yeast, honey, flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until the dough comes together, about 1-2 minutes. Cover and let sit in a warm place for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  3. In a bowl, combine the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  4. On a floured surface, roll the dough out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick, adding flour to the dough if it is sticky. Spread the dough with 4 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Fold the dough in half and cut into 12 strips. Twist each strip and then tie into a loose knot, it doesn't need to be perfect. Place on the prepared baking sheet. 
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