Cinnamon Pastry AKA Cinnamon Thing

Step 1

In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and melted butter.

Step 2

*Note: Mixing it all together first is optional. Usually I just slather butter on the dough, then sprinkle with sugar, flour and cinnamon. It saves washing a bowl if you do it this way. And it tastes just as good!

Step 3

Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl.

Step 4

Cut in the shortening and the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

Mix the water and vinegar together in a cup. Add the mixture to the crumbs.

Step 6

Mix together just until the dough is combined and handles well.

Step 7

Roll out the pastry dough on a floured surface to about an 11x16” rectangle.

Step 8

Brush the top of the dough with the cinnamon sugar mixture (or all separately if that is the way you choose to make it)

Step 9

Fold the long edge of the pastry into the center and have them overlap slightly. Not quite in thirds, but you want the center the pasty to overlap slightly in the middle.

Step 10

Then fold the ends in gently to seal.

Step 11

Place the pastry on a baking sheet that you’ve lined with parchment paper. Or use a silicone baking mat.

Step 12

Sprinkle the top with granulated sugar.

Step 13

Bake at 400º Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.

Step 14

Allow the pastry to cool for 15-20 minutes, then serve. Best when served warm.