Description
A delightful fusion of soft, chewy pretzels with a sweet, cinnamon-infused coating. Perfect for snacks, gatherings, or an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 10 cups water (for baking soda bath)
- ⅔ cup baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water and sprinkle yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add salt and flour gradually, mixing well. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Punch down dough, divide into 12 portions, and roll each into 12-inch ropes.
- In a large pot, boil 10 cups of water and add baking soda.
- Boil each pretzel stick for 30 seconds, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Optionally, brush with egg wash for a glossy finish.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush warm pretzels with melted butter and roll in a cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
Use fresh yeast for best results. Coat warm pretzels with cinnamon sugar for even adherence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel stick
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pretzel, cinnamon sugar, baked snack, sweet pretzel