Description
A delightful recipe for soft pretzels coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a long rope, then shape into a pretzel.
- Boil each pretzel in the baking soda water for 30 seconds, then remove and place on the baking sheet.
- Brush each pretzel with beaten egg and sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar for the coating.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels