Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 199
  • Fat:
  • 9 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 4 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 21 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 172 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 26 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 5 g
Contest Winning Recipe

Peanut Butter Twists

Years ago, I received a bread machine for Christmas- along with a collection of recipes. These treats that have a peanut butter filling and icing soon became a favorite. People always ask for the recipe.

SERVINGS

24

CATEGORY

Breads

METHOD

Bread Machine

PREP

35 min.

COOK

15 min.

TOTAL

50 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 3/4 cup water (70° to 80°)
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • FILLING:
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ICING:
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 5 to 7 tablespoons warm water

DIRECTIONS

In a bread machine, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
    When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Punch down; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Combine filling ingredients; set aside. Roll dough into a 24-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Fold rectangle in half lengthwise; cut widthwise into 24 pieces. Pinch seams to seal. Twist each piece three times.
    Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; pinch ends. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over twists. Yield: Yield: 2 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Aug 21, 2008

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