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Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels Recipe

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  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pretzels 1x

Description

This Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels recipe offers warm, fluffy pretzels coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mix, perfect for a cozy snack or dessert. The dough is enriched with milk, butter, and brown sugar, shaped into classic pretzels, dipped in a baking soda bath for the perfect texture, then baked to golden perfection and brushed with melted butter before a final cinnamon sugar coating.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm milk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (more or less as needed)

Baking Soda Bath

  • 1/3 cup baking soda
  • 3 cups warm water

Topping

  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir in the brown sugar, melted butter, and salt into the yeast mixture until well combined.
  3. Make the Dough: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring continuously until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  4. Let Dough Rise: Place the kneaded dough back into the bowl, cover it, and allow it to rise for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  5. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  6. Prepare Baking Soda Bath: In a shallow bowl, dissolve the baking soda into the warm water to create the pretzel bath solution.
  7. Shape Pretzels: Divide the risen dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a rope and shape each rope into a classic pretzel form.
  8. Bake Pretzels: Dip each pretzel briefly into the baking soda bath for a few seconds, then place them onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the pretzels turn golden brown.
  9. Brush with Butter and Add Topping: Remove the pretzels from the oven and immediately brush them generously with melted butter. Then, toss or sprinkle each pretzel evenly with the cinnamon and sugar mixture while they are still warm.
  10. Serve Warm: Serve the cinnamon sugar soft pretzels warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
  • Knead the dough until smooth and elastic for the best texture.
  • Dipping pretzels in the baking soda bath creates the signature pretzel crust and chewy texture.
  • Brush with butter while warm to help the cinnamon sugar stick and enhance flavor.
  • Store leftover pretzels in an airtight container; reheat gently before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cinnamon sugar, soft pretzels, homemade pretzels, sweet pretzels, snack recipe, baked pretzels

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