Description
Deliciously soft pretzels coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 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.
- 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 shape each 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 melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter pretzel, increase the cinnamon sugar coating.
- These pretzels are best served warm.
- 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: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels, Snack, Baking, Easy Recipe