Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels are a delightful twist on a classic snack, transforming them into a sweet treat that will satisfy your cravings. With a chewy exterior and a fluffy interior, they’re perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
- 1 ½ cups Warm Water (105-115°F / 40-46°C)
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (for dough)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
- ½ cup Baking Soda (for the bath)
- Cinnamon Sugar Topping (3:1 ratio of granulated sugar to ground cinnamon)
- 2 tablespoons Melted Butter (for topping adherence)
Instructions
- In a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, combine warm water with one tablespoon of the granulated sugar and sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the remaining granulated sugar, salt, and melted unsalted butter to the activated yeast mixture. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Knead the dough for 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Lightly grease a large bowl with oil, place the dough ball inside, cover tightly, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 10-12 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece of dough into a long, thin rope (20-24 inches long) and shape into a pretzel.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and bring 8-10 cups of water to a rolling boil. Carefully add ½ cup of baking soda to the boiling water.
- Working one or two at a time, place a shaped pretzel into the simmering baking soda bath for 20-30 seconds per side. Remove and drain excess liquid before returning to the baking sheet.
- Bake the pretzels for 12-15 minutes until deeply golden brown.
- Brush the warm pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Ensure the yeast is activated properly for the best rise. Adjust the cinnamon sugar ratio to your taste preference, and serve warm for the best flavor.