Maple Nut Coffee Twist

This recipe was one that my mom used to make when I was growing up for special occasions. It came from family friends, the Suttons, and I'm happy they shared it with us. It brings back memories of times that our families spent together; and of holidays that our family celebrated throughout the years.

It does take some time to prepare and bake, so it's important to plan accordingly. It reheats very well - especially in the microwave. It is best, though, right out of the oven. Nothing can compare to freshly-baked Maple Nut Coffee Twist that's straight from the oven.

Maple Nut Coffee Twist

DOUGH

3 ¼ to 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 package active dry yeast (I used 3 teaspoons of yeast from a jar)
¾ cup milk
¼ cup butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon maple flavoring

FILLING

½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/3 cup nuts (I did not include these)

ASSEMBLY
6 tablespoons margarine, melted

GLAZE

1 ½ cups powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon maple flavoring
2-3 tablespoons milk

DIRECTIONS

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120-130 degrees. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat on medium for 2 minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon maple flavoring. (NOTE: I forgot to do this, so I put 1/3 teaspoon of the maple flavoring on top of the melted butter between each layer of dough and spread it around during the assembly part.)

Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 70 minutes.

(NOTE: The original recipe uses an alternative recipe for the dough. I did not do this since I didn’t have a box of hot roll mix on hand. If you prefer to do this, you’ll need to dissolve a package of yeast in warm water. Stir in 1 egg, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon maple flavoring. Add 1 package of Pillsbury Hot Roll Mix and blend well. Knead on a floured surface 2-3 minutes until smooth and satiny. Place in a greased bowl. Cover, let rise in a warm place until light and doubled in size – about 30-45 minutes.)

Divide the dough equally into 3 balls. On lightly-floured surface, roll out one ball of dough to a 12” circle. Fit it onto the bottom of a greased 12” pizza pan. Brush dough with 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the filling. Continue in the same manner forming 2 more ending with filling.

Use a glass to mark a 2” circle in the center of the dough. Cut from the outside edge just to the circle forming 16 pieces.

Twist each of the 3 layered wedges 5 times. Let rise in a warm place until light and doubled in size – about 30-45 minutes.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Drizzle while warm with glaze. (NOTE: I let it cool completely and then put the glaze on since we were eating it the next day.)

This is best hot out of the oven. However, the twists can be heated in the microwave as well. It lasts for several days and reheats well.