National Cinnamon Crescent Day is celebrated every year on April 10th. Cinnamon Crescents are easy to make. When preparing Cinnamon Crescent Pastry, the Dough is filled with ingredients like Sugar, Cinnamon, and Butter.
Once the stuffing is inserted, the Dough is rolled into a Crescent shape and is then put into the oven for baking. After a few minutes of baking, the Crescent is ready to be eaten. The Pastry is sweet, which makes the Cinnamon Crescent a widely loved delicacy. You may add Icing Sugar to the Pastry for extra sweetness.
Did you know the history of National Cinnamon Crescent Day is shrouded in mystery. No one is aware of the person or organization that came up with the idea to celebrate Cinnamon Crescents. Nonetheless, the investigation and research about National Cinnamon Cresent Day are ongoing and we hope to make a discovery soon.
Cinnamon Crescents taste delicious when they are served hot straight from the oven. This does not mean that the Crescent cannot be enjoyed cold or even a few days later. Cinnamon Crescents are similar to Croissants. The only difference is that the surface of a Croissant has a light flaky crust with a Buttery interior.
The secret to making a perfect Cinnamon Roll is making the Dough first and thereafter laminating it with several layers of Butter or Vegetable Oil. The ingredients that are used to make the Cinnamon Crescent include the crescent-shaped Dough, a quarter cup of softened Butter, a quarter cup of White Sugar, and a half tablespoonful of Ground Cinnamon. This Pastry contains the nutritional value of Cinnamon, meaning that it is rich in fiber, magnesium, iron, and calcium.
Cinnamon has been used as an ingredient throughout history and Cinnamon was originally used in ancient Egypt, where it was rare and valuable. Cinnamon was regarded as a gift for kings. Today, Cinnamon is cheap, accessible in every Grocery Store, and is found as an ingredient in various foods and recipes.
Cinnamon is made by cutting the stems of Cinnamon Trees and removing the inner bark. When it dries, it forms strips that curl into rolls. These strips can be ground to form Cinnamon Powder. The unique smell and flavor of Cinnamon are due to the Oily part of the stem, which is very high in the compound Cinnamaldehyde.
How To Celebrate National Cinnamon Crescent Day
- Celebrate National Cinnamon Cresent Day by posting photos of your Cinnamon Crescents using the hashtag #NationalCinnamonCrescentDay which will also encourage others to appreciate National Cinnamon Cresent Day and people will post similar photos.
- Another way to celebrate National Cinnamon Crescent Day is by learning a different recipe for Cinnamon Crescents then you can then make some for your family and friends to try.
- You can also bring Cinnamon Crescents to work or share with your neighbors to celebrate National Cinnamon Crescent Day. If you have the time and the opportunity drop off a basket of Cinnamon Crescents to a friend or two.
Facts About Cinnamon
- I thought I would share a fun fact with you Cinnamon is available in two varieties Ceylon and Cassia. Take the time today to try both varieties out and invite your friends and family to try the Cinnamon with you.
- Did you know an average Cinnamon Tree grows to a height of 60 feet? Wouldn’t it be neat to see a Cinamon Tree in person?
- Cinnamon has many uses and Cinnamon Bark or Powder can be used in savory dishes, sweet dishes, and even in drinks.
- Cinnamon was a common ingredient in ancient medicine.
- Cinnamon is regularly used in face and body scrubs as complexion enhancers. Did you know that because I didn’t.
Why People Love National Cinnamon Crescent Day
- Did you know the best thing about Cinnamon Crescents is that everyone savors this dish. That is why there is an entire day dedicated to the celebration of Cinnamon Crescents.
- National Cinnamon Crescent Day encourages us to celebrate by trying something new either tasting a new variety of Cinnamon Crescents or making Cinnamon Crescents.
- A big part of National Cinnamon Crescent Day is celebrating with friends, and National Cinnamon Cresent Day brings us closer to our loved ones.
Recipe for Cinnamon Cresent Day
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup cold butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- OPTIONAL GLAZE:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons 2% milk
Directions
For optional glaze, combine confectioners’ sugar, cinnamon and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled crescents.
Combine flour and baking powder in a large bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg. Divide into three portions; shape each portion into a ball.
Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle a third over a pastry board or a surface. Roll one ball into a 12-in. circle; cut into 12 wedges. Roll up from wide edge. Repeat with the remaining dough and cinnamon sugar. Place rolls with point side down on a lightly greased baking sheets; form into crescent shapes. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until lightly browned (do not overbake).
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
