For the dough:
4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 egg at room temperature
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
For the filling:
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
For the glaze:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
For the dough:
4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 egg at room temperature
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
For the filling:
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
For the glaze:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and yeast
Let it sit for about 10 minutes
Homogenize the mixture by adding milk, water, and butter or margarine at room temperature
The mixture should be smooth and well-combined
Add the egg, lemon zest, and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Mix until a dough forms
Knead the dough for about 8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic
Divide the dough into two portions
Roll each portion into a rectangle shape
Place one half of the dough onto an ungreased surface, then spread half of the filling over the center of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border
Cut the remaining dough into strips about 2 cm wide, from the edges to the filling
Fold in half and repeat with the other portion of dough
Place each folded piece onto a greased baking sheet
Bake at moderate temperature (170°C) for 35 minutes or until the sound is hollow when tapped
Remove from the oven and let cool completely
For the glaze, mix confectioners' sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice
Drizzle over the cooled twist
Serve one twist and refrigerate the other
You can store it in an airtight container for up to 2 months
To thaw, let it sit at room temperature for about 2 hours or longer
You should end up with 2 twists.