Home Breads, Rolls & Pastries Bread Recipes Apple Breads

Austrian Apple Twists

Name: Austrian Apple Twists
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 64 twists.
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup butter, softened; 3 large egg yolks, beaten; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped; ICING:; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 4 teaspoons whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Finely chopped pecans

6 reviews

Contest Winner

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min.

Makes

64 twists

Updated: Aug. 19, 2022

This recipe has been one of my favorites for years. I like to make these sweet treats for special occasions because everyone enjoys them. —Kathy Bless, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

Austrian Apple Twists Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Next Recipe

Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Ratings and prices are accurate and items are in stock as of time of publication.

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
3 large egg yolks, beaten
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons whole milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finely chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the yeast and flour; add butter and mix well. Add egg yolks and sour cream; mix well. Shape into 4 balls. Wrap each separately or place in airtight containers and refrigerate overnight.
Combine sugar, pecans and cinnamon. On a floured surface, roll each ball of dough into a 9-in. circle. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and apple. Cut each circle into 16 wedges; roll up from wide edge and pinch to seal. Place with point side down on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° until lightly browned, 16-20 minutes. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool. For icing, combine sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over the twists. Sprinkle with pecans.

Editor's Note: The yeast does not need to be dissolved in liquid, and no rising time is necessary before baking.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 78 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Austrian Apple Twists

Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition Facts

Recommended Video

More from Taste of Home