Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels
Delicious and comforting homemade soft pretzels coated with a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a cozy movie night.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water Should be bath temperature.
- 1 packet active dry yeast You can use a jar for long-term baking.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour Can swap half for bread flour for extra chew.
- 1 teaspoon salt
Boiling Ingredients
- 1/4 cup baking soda
Toppings
- 1 large egg Beaten for brushing on pretzels.
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar Mix 1/4 cup sugar with 2 tablespoons cinnamon.
- Butter For brushing (dairy-free option: use neutral oil).
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar; let sit until foamy.
- Add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Cooking
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
- Divide dough into small pieces and shape into pretzels.
- Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds before transferring to a baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For batch cooking, freeze shaped, unboiled pretzels on a sheet pan, then transfer to a bag; boil and bake from frozen, adding a couple extra minutes. Leftovers are fine the next day; reheating in the oven gives best results.