Description
Delicious soft pretzels coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for a warm treat any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of warm water into a small bowl.
- Sprinkle 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast over the warm water.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until dissolved.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl.
- Pour the yeast mix into the flour bowl once ready.
- Add 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter to the dough.
- Mix with a spoon or spatula until the dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a damp towel.
- Let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled.
- Punch the dough down to release air.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into an 18 inch rope.
- Shape each rope into a pretzel by making a U, twisting the ends, and folding them into the center.
- Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).
- Bring 10 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
- Add 1/4 cup of baking soda to the boiling water and stir to dissolve.
- Drop each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, one at a time.
- Use a slotted spoon to lift the pretzels and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Brush the top of each pretzel with the beaten egg.
- Mix 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the pretzels while the egg wash is still wet.
- Bake the pretzels for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the pretzels cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider brushing the pretzels with melted butter before adding the cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: soft pretzels, cinnamon sugar, snack recipes
