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Lemon Blossom Twists

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  • Servings: 10-15
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 12-15m
    • The following recipe serves 10-15 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup water, warm (105 - 115-degrees-Fahrenheit)
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • FOR LEMON BLOSSOM FILLING
  • 1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 package (3 3/4 ounce) instant lemon pudding mix
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 egg
  • FOR LEMON BLOSSOM FROSTING
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a large bowl; add egg and sour cream, mixing well. Combine flour, salt, and baking soda; add to yeast mixture, mix well.

  • Step 2: Turn out dough onto a floured surface; roll to 20 x 8-inch rectangle. Spread "Lemon Blossom Filling" lengthwise down center of rectangle. Fold long sides to center, slightly overlapping edges; cut into 4 x 1-inch strips.

  • Step 3: Twist each strip once, and place on greased baking sheets.

  • Step 4: Bake at 375-degrees-Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes.

  • Step 5: Frost with "Lemon Blossom Frosting" while warm. Yields 20 twists.

  • LEMON BLOSSOM FILLING

  • Step 6: Combine all ingredients, stir until smooth. Yield: 2/3 cup.

  • LEMON BLOSSOM FROSTING

  • Step 7: Combine all ingredients; stir until smooth. Yield: about 1/2 cup.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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