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Freshly baked vanilla knots with golden crust and pearl sugar on top

Homemade Vanilla Knots

Buttery, soft, and delicately sweet vanilla knots made from scratch. Filled with real vanilla, brushed with butter, and topped with pearl sugar. A cozy and comforting treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you want something special.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Dough Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 58 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Pastry, Snack
Cuisine Comfort Baking, European
Servings 10 knots

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or Fork
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp Knife or Pizza Cutter
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 250 grams All-purpose flour sifted for fluffier dough
  • 30 grams Sugar white granulated
  • 1 pinch Salt balances sweetness
  • 3.5 grams Dry yeast about ½ packet
  • 100 milliliters Lukewarm milk not hot, to activate yeast
  • 30 grams Soft butter unsalted
  • 1 large Egg room temperature

Vanilla Filling

  • 50 grams Soft butter spreadable, not melted
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract preferably Madagascar or pure vanilla
  • 30 grams Sugar adjust to taste

Topping

  • 20 grams Melted butter for brushing after baking
  • to taste Pearl sugar optional, for crunchy topping
Keyword brunch recipes, homemade pastries, sweet bread, vanilla knots, vanilla pastry, yeast dough