Halloween Cinnamon Twists

I don't know why they are called

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.

In a saucepan , combine the milk , sugar , salt , cinnamon and butter.

Heat to 110f or lukewarm but not too hot for the yeast mixture.

Add milk mixture with the eggs and 2 cups flour to the dissolved yeast.

Beat until smooth.

Beat in the remaining flour.

The dough will be soft and sticky.

Let rise for about 1 hour.

Stir down.

Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface.

Roll in flour to coat.

Gently roll into an 8 by 24-inch rectange.

With a sharp , floured knife cut into 1-inch crosswise strips.

Bring ends of strips together and twist strands loosely.

Let rise on floured board or pan for 20 to 30 minutes until almost doubled.

Heat 1-inch oil in a skillet to 350f fry on both sides , about 3 minutes total.

Drain.

Coat in sugar and spice mixture.

warm water, active dry yeast, milk, sugar, salt, cinnamon, butter, eggs, all-purpose flour, nutmeg, oil