Hazelnut Yeast Twists

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine 1 cup milk and yeast in a small bowl and let stand for 10 minutes until frothy.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Mix whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour with sugar and salt in a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer. Add yeast mixture, butter, and egg yolks. Knead into a smooth, elastic dough using the kneading attachment until the dough detaches from the sides of the bowl, about 5 minutes. If the mixture seems dry, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time. Cover and let rise for 2 hours in a warm place.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Mix hazelnuts, sugar, rum, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and cloves in a large bowl for the filling. Add 1/2 cup milk and stir until evenly moistened.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold stiff egg whites into the hazelnut mixture.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Punch the dough down and divide into 2 equal parts. Cover 1 part with a clean dish towel and turn out the other part onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 24x12-inch rectangle and spread 1/2 of the filling on top. Fold dough in half lengthwise to create a 24×6-inch rectangle. Pinch all the edges to seal and gently press down the dough to remove any air pockets.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Using a ruler for even spacing, cut the rectangle into 1 1/2-inch strips with a sharp chef's knife. Make sure to cut all the way down to the bottom layer, but don't drag the knife. Twist each strip around itself 3 to 4 times. Place the strips on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between them.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Proceed the same way with the remaining dough.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Cover the twists with clean dish towels and let them proof in a warm place until visibly risen, about 30 minutes.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

11. 11

    {'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Beat 2 egg yolks with 2 tablespoons milk in a small bowl. Brush the twists with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.'}

12. 12

    {'id': 'step_11', 'step': 12, 'text': 'Bake hazelnut twists in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Transfer hazelnut twists to wire racks and let cool completely.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (32 servings total)