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Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels

Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels That Melt in Your Mouth

Delicious homemade Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 pretzels
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides the structure and chewiness.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Enhances sweetness and activates yeast.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Boosts flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Yeast Active dry or instant yeast.
  • 1 cup Water Warm water (100°F to 110°F).
  • 1/4 cup Butter Unsalted for better control.
For the Baking Soda Bath
  • 1/4 cup Baking Soda Key for the brown crust.
For the Topping
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Feel free to adjust to preference.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For coating.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Slotted spoon
  • Pot
  • Oven
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Directions
  1. Activate Yeast: Combine warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and mix until shaggy.
  3. Knead Dough: Knead on floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth. Alternatively, use a stand mixer for 5 minutes.
  4. First Rise: Lightly oil a bowl, place dough inside, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled.
  5. Shape Pretzels: Punch down dough, divide into 8 pieces, roll into ropes, and twist into pretzel shapes.
  6. Baking Soda Bath: Boil water, stir in baking soda. Place pretzels in water for 30 seconds, turning halfway.
  7. Prepare for Baking: Transfer pretzels to a parchment-lined baking sheet; optionally sprinkle with sea salt.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake pretzels for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Coat with Topping: Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pretzelCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature. Refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.

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