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Cinnamon Pastry

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Cinnamon Pastry is a simple yet indulgent treat featuring buttery, flaky pastry dough filled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack, these pastries are easy to make and endlessly comforting.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice water
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
  4. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to create the filling.
  7. Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/8-inch thick.
  8. Spread cinnamon mixture evenly over the dough.
  9. Roll up the dough from the long side into a log, then slice into 1-inch pieces.
  10. Place pastries on the baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
  11. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. Optional: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make a glaze, then drizzle over cooled pastries.

Notes

Use store-bought puff pastry for a quicker alternative.Add chopped pecans or walnuts for a nutty variation.Include raisins or dried cranberries in the filling for extra texture.Try a maple glaze using maple syrup instead of milk in the icing.Shape dough into twists or pinwheels for a different presentation.

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