Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 105
  • Fat:
  • 7 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 3 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 16 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 63 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 10 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g


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My mother has been using this recipe for the last 45 years for special occasions and the holidays. She taught my sister and me how to make the twists so we can carry on the tradition for our families. —Joyce Hallisey, Mt. Gilead, North Carolina

SERVINGS: 60

CATEGORY: Breads

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients:

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1 cup cold butter
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • FILLING:
  • 1/2 pound ground walnuts
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

Directions:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside. In a large bowl, cut butter into flour until crumbly. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, buttermilk, sugar and salt; mix lightly. Divide dough into thirds. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    On a sugared surface, roll out one portion of dough into a 12-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Combine filling ingredients; sprinkle 1/3 cupful on half of the 12-in. edge of dough. Fold over lengthwise and seal, forming a 12-in. x 4-1/2 -in. rectangle. Pat out to press filling into dough. Sprinkle another 1/3 cup filling on half of the 12-in. edge of dough. Fold over lengthwise, forming a 12-in. x 2-in. rectangle. Pat down to 12 in. x 4 in. Cut into 4-in. x 1/2-in. pieces. Repeat with remaining dough. Twist each slice and roll in remaining filling. Place on greased baking sheets.
    Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm or at room temperature. Yield: 5-6 dozen.


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