Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels Recipe
Soft pretzels coated with a delightful cinnamon sugar mixture, baked to golden perfection and brushed with melted butter for a sweet, tender treat that’s perfect for snack time or dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 soft pretzels 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Coating
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast with sugar, stirring gently. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. Add the flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture and stir to form a dough. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let Dough Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape Pretzels: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope approximately 20 inches (50 cm) long, then twist each rope into the classic pretzel shape.
- Bake Pretzels: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place the shaped pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the pretzels for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: While the pretzels are baking, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish for coating.
- Butter and Coat Pretzels: As soon as the pretzels come out of the oven, brush them generously with melted butter. Then immediately roll or sprinkle each pretzel with the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Serve Warm: Let the pretzels cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Use warm water to activate the yeast effectively but ensure it’s not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- For a traditional pretzel flavor, consider a quick baking soda water bath before baking, but this recipe opts to keep it simple.
- Brush the pretzels with butter while warm for the sugar to adhere properly.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in an oven for a few minutes before serving.
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