French Twist

Master the art of effortless elegance with these irresistible French Twists—light, flaky, and bursting with warm cinnamon-sugar goodness. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple puff pastry sheets into golden, buttery twists that are perfect for any occasion. With just a handful of pantry staples like ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, and melted butter, these pastries come together in minutes and bake to perfection in under 20 minutes. Designed to impress but simple enough for beginner bakers, French Twists are ideal for brunch spreads, tea-time treats, or as a sweet snack to delight guests. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a delightful, bakery-quality indulgence that's impossible to resist. Perfectly crisp, sweet, and cinnamon-spiced—what's not to love?

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheets to ensure they are smooth and even.

Step 4

Brush one puff pastry sheet evenly with 2 tablespoons of melted butter, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 5

Sprinkle half of the cinnamon and sugar mixture over the buttered pastry sheet.

Step 6

Place the second puff pastry sheet directly on top of the first, aligning the edges.

Step 7

Brush the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Step 8

Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, slice the layered pastry into 8 even strips, about 1-inch wide.

Step 9

Gently twist each strip several times and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk the egg with the water to make an egg wash.

Step 11

Brush each twist lightly with the egg wash for a golden finish.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until the twists are puffed and golden brown.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 14

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your delicious French Twist!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	282.8 grams (282.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1261

Total Fat 90.00g	115%
Saturated Fat 41.30g	207%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 344mg	115%
Sodium 555mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 107.30g	39%
Dietary Fiber 4.90g	18%
Total Sugars 51.90g
Protein 14.20g	28%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 106mg	8%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 202mg	4%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.5%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 33.1%