Description
Indulge in the warm, chewy delight of Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels, perfectly coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture. These easy-to-make treats will fill your kitchen with a heavenly aroma and are sure to be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- Butter (for brushing)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of warm water with 1 packet of active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope (about 24 inches), then form each rope into a pretzel shape by twisting the ends together and folding them back down.
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and 2/3 cup of baking soda to a boil. Carefully add the pretzels, one or two at a time, and boil for about 30 seconds. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Melt some butter and brush it generously over each pretzel. This will help the cinnamon sugar stick.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the pretzels to coat them well.
- Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
- Once baked, allow the pretzels to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Don’t skip the boiling step; it’s crucial for achieving that classic pretzel texture and flavor. You can experiment with toppings, such as coarse sea salt or icing. Make the dough in advance and refrigerate it; just let it come to room temperature before shaping and boiling.