Indulge in the heavenly aroma of cinnamon with these mouthwatering cinnamon snails. These snail-shaped pastries are perfect for breakfast or dessert, and they are sure to impress your family and friends. With their soft, gooey centers and sweet cinnamon filling, these snails will melt in your mouth. Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, these delightful treats are easy to make and will become a favorite in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, melted butter, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.
- Add the flour and salt to the bowl, and mix until a dough starts to form.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread the softened butter over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
- Starting from the long side, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 1-inch wide slices. You should have about 12 slices.
- Place the snail-shaped slices on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each snail.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove the cinnamon snails from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
