Lemon Candy Canes Recipe
- 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- FILLING:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- LEMON ICING:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sour cream, egg, butter, sugar, salt and 1-1/4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle.
- In a bowl, combine filling ingredients; mix well. Spread half of filling over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Fold in half lengthwise; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 strips. Holding both ends of strip, twist each strip three or four times. Place 2 in . apart on greased baking sheets. Curve one end to form a cane. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over rolls.
