Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels
Golden-brown, soft, and chewy homemade pretzels coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. A warm, comforting, and easy-to-make treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 1 hr 45 min
- Yield: 8 pretzels 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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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 (for boiling water)
1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm water with 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit until foamy.
- Mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and melted butter. Stir to form dough.
- Knead dough on floured surface for 5-7 mins until smooth and elastic.
- Let dough rise in oiled bowl, covered, for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Punch down dough, divide into 8 pieces, roll into ropes, and shape into pretzels.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet.
- Boil 10 cups water with baking soda. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds.
- Place pretzels on sheet, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 mins until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Water for yeast should be warm, not hot, to avoid killing it.
- The baking soda bath is crucial for the classic pretzel texture and color.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar immediately after egg wash for best adherence.
- Best served warm. Reheat in a low oven to restore softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
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