Ingredients for Love Knots
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 - 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for dipping)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
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How to Make Love Knots
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a stiff dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1 1/2 hours.
- Punch down the dough to release the air.
- Divide the dough into three equal portions. Cover two portions with plastic wrap to prevent drying.
- Shape one portion of the dough into 12 equal-sized balls.
- Roll each ball into an 8-inch rope.
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- Dip each cinnamon rope into melted butter, then coat generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Tie each rope into a knot. Tuck and pinch the ends underneath to secure.
- Place the Love Knots on ungreased baking sheets.
- Repeat steps 8-13 with the remaining dough portions.
- Cover the baking sheets loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30 minutes, until almost doubled.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
58 g
Sugar
669g
Fat
254g
Carbs
105g
