Easy King Cake Knots

Easy King Cake Knots

(Decorated by My Handy Helper)

  

    Okay So I am not a fan of king cake, however my husband loves king cake, but he is very picky about where he likes it from. Every year for his birthday I always try to make him something knew, so I got brave when I saw this recipe and decided me and my little handy helper would make this for him and cross our fingers in hopes that he like them. Much to our surprise he actually loved them, I really couldn't believe it (because my husband is not afraid to tell you his opinion about anything). This was the simplest recipe I could have ever found on king cake and it was a hit, My little handy helper loved them as well!

1 loaf refrigerated french bread dough

3 Tbsp butter, softened

1/4 cup sugar

1 Tbsp cinnamon

1 cup powdered sugar

4 tsp milk (may need more to get right consistency)

1/2 tsp vanilla

colored sugar - yellow, purple, green

Preheat oven to 350.  Unroll french bread dough into a large rectangle, about 16 by 12 inches. Brush the dough lightly with softened butter. Mix together sugar and cinnamon.  Sprinkle over butter.  Cut the dough in half lengthwise and then cut crosswise into strips about 1 1/4 inches wide.  Twist two strips together.  Tie each strip loosely into a knot, stretching gently if necessary, and place on baking sheet about 2-inches apart. 

Bake for 25-28 minutes.  Cool.  Mix together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla.  Dip each knot into icing and then sprinkle with colored sugar. 

   

(Ours aren't so pretty but hey its the thought that counts)!

Recipe From Plan Chicken