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Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels Recipe

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This Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels recipe offers warm, fluffy pretzels with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating, perfect for a homemade treat. The dough is enriched with milk, butter, and brown sugar, then boiled briefly in a baking soda bath before baking to achieve a chewy texture and golden crust. Once baked, the pretzels are brushed with melted butter and coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture for irresistible flavor.

Ingredients

Pretzel Dough

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

Topping and Boiling Solution

  • 1/3 cup baking soda
  • 3 cups warm water
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve the yeast in warm milk. Wait until the mixture becomes bubbly, indicating the yeast is active and ready to use.
  2. Mix the dough: Add brown sugar, melted butter, one cup of flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined to form a starter dough.
  3. Add remaining flour: Gradually add the remaining flour, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition until a smooth and slightly sticky dough forms. Adjust the flour amount as needed to reach the desired consistency.
  4. Let dough rise: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  5. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  6. Shape pretzels: Divide the risen dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long, thin rope, then twist into the classic pretzel shape.
  7. Prepare baking soda bath: In a medium bowl, dissolve the baking soda in warm water. This alkaline bath will help develop the pretzel’s distinctive crust and texture.
  8. Boil pretzels: Dip each shaped pretzel into the baking soda bath briefly, then place onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheets.
  9. Bake pretzels: Bake in the preheated oven for 7 to 11 minutes or until pretzels are golden brown.
  10. Prepare cinnamon sugar coating: While pretzels bake, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
  11. Coat pretzels: When pretzels are baked, brush them generously with melted butter, then dip or sprinkle them with the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.

Notes

  • Use warm milk (about 100-110°F) to properly activate the yeast.
  • If you prefer a less sweet pretzel, reduce the brown sugar in the dough slightly.
  • The baking soda bath is crucial for achieving the signature chewy crust of pretzels.
  • Ensure pretzels are dipped quickly in the baking soda bath to avoid making dough soggy.
  • For extra flavor, you can sprinkle a pinch of coarse salt before baking if you want a sweet and salty combo.
  • Serve pretzels warm for the best taste and texture.

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