Description
Delicious cinnamon sugar soft pretzels that are easy to make and a delight to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast (or instant)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 1/2 cups flour (more or less as needed)
- 1/3 cup baking soda
- 3 cups warm water
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk. When the mixture is bubbly, mix in the brown sugar, butter, one cup flour, and salt, and mix until combined.
- Add the remaining flour, one cup at a time, and mix until a smooth and slightly sticky dough forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise about one hour, until doubled in size.
- After the dough has risen, preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Divide the dough into twelve equal sized pieces, and roll each piece into a long skinny rope. Twist into a pretzel shape.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the warm water and baking soda until dissolved. Dip each pretzel into the baking soda mixture and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 7 to 11 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon. Brush the pretzels with melted butter, then dip them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm but not boiling when dissolving the yeast.
- The dough can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before shaping and baking.
- Store baked pretzels in an airtight container to preserve freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg