Description
These Irresistible Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels are a delightful homemade treat featuring a soft, chewy texture and a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. Perfect for snacking or dessert, this recipe guides you step-by-step to make bakery-style pretzels right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
Topping Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Make Dough: Add the melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour until a dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Knead Dough: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise for 30 minutes in a warm place until it doubles in size.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Punch down the risen dough to release air. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
- Shape Pretzels: Roll each piece into a 24-inch long rope. Twist into the classic pretzel shape by forming a U-shape, crossing the ends over each other twice, and pressing the ends onto the bottom of the U.
- Boil Pretzels: In a large pot, boil water and add baking soda (about 1/4 cup soda to 8 cups water). Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds to get that chewy texture. Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish with Toppings: Immediately brush the hot pretzels with melted butter. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon and sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the pretzels while the butter is still warm.
Notes
- Using warm water between 110°F to 115°F is essential to activate the yeast properly.
- Boiling pretzels in a baking soda solution gives them their characteristic chewy crust and rich color.
- Make sure to brush the pretzels with butter immediately after baking for the cinnamon sugar to stick well.
- You can store leftover pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For an extra twist, try adding a sprinkle of sea salt alongside the cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: soft pretzels, cinnamon sugar pretzels, homemade pretzels, sweet pretzels, snack recipe, cinnamon sugar snack
