Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels: Indulgent Homemade Delight
These Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels are the perfect indulgent treat for any occasion, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 pretzels
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture; knead until smooth.
- Let dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into equal pieces and shape into pretzels.
- Boil water and baking soda in a pot; boil each pretzel for 30 seconds.
- Place boiled pretzels on the baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter pretzel, increase the cinnamon sugar topping.
- Make sure the water temperature is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg