Cinnamon Twists

This makes a tasty desert that is simple enough to make for tonight, but good enough to share at a gathering. My family liked it so much I didn't have the time to make icing for it.

• Ready In: 1 hr 55 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1  cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 (1/4ounce) package dry yeast
• 1  teaspoon honey
• 1⁄2 cup  lukewarm water
• 2  beaten eggs
• 4  cups whole wheat flour

• Filling

• 12  tablespoons  softened butter
• 3⁄8 cup honey
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cinnamon

Directions

1. In a saucepan, heat the sour cream, honey, butter, soda, and salt-but do not boil. Let cool to lukewarm.
2. Dissolve the yeast and the honey in the lukewarm water. Stir into the lukewarm mixture from Step 1.
3. Add the beaten eggs and flour to the cooled mixture. Knead on a lightly floured board and knead for 5 minutes.
4. Roll out the dough to a 16 x 16 inch square. Mix in the butter, honey, and cinnamon and spread on dough. Fold into thirds and cut into 16 1-inch strips. Twist each strip and lay on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Cover lightly and let rise in a warm spot for about an hour.
5. Bake at 350'F for about 25 minutes.
6. When they're done, they may be frosted with your favorite icing, If you like.