Description
Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels are a delightful treat that combines warm, soft dough with a sweet, crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping. These homemade pretzels evoke fond memories of childhood fairs and sporting events, making them perfect for any occasion. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy movie nights, their irresistible flavor and texture will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water with yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and mix until combined; knead until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough and divide into eight pieces. Roll into ropes and shape into pretzels.
- Boil water with baking soda in a pot. Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds before placing on parchment-lined sheets.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mix. Bake at 425°F for about 12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (80g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg