Description
This cinnamon pastry features a flaky, buttery crust filled with warm cinnamon sugar. Make this old fashioned pastry from scratch for a comforting breakfast or simple dessert.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup vegetable shortening
- ¼ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- ¼ cup ice cold water
- ½ tablespoon white vinegar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Cut in the shortening and cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Mix the cold water and vinegar together. Add this to the flour mixture and mix only until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it into an 11 by 16 inch rectangle.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter until smooth.
- Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough. Leave a ½ inch border around the edges.
- Fold the long sides of the dough toward the center so they slightly overlap. Fold the short ends under and pinch gently to seal.
- Move the pastry seam side down to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the top evenly with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Remove the pastry from the oven. Cool it for at least 15 minutes before you slice and serve it.
Notes
- Let the pastry cool slightly before cutting so the cinnamon filling can set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American