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Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels

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These homemade cinnamon sugar soft pretzels are pillowy inside, golden outside, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend. Perfect for movie nights, brunch, or anytime you crave a comforting, bakery-style snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (unbleached, 480g)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (7g, or one packet)
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 6 cups water (for boiling)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add melted butter and salt. Stir gently. Gradually add flour, about 1 cup at a time, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead by hand or with a stand mixer for 5–7 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky. Add more flour if needed.
  4. Cover the bowl and let dough rise in a warm place for 45–60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 8 equal pieces.
  6. Roll each piece into a 20-inch rope and shape into classic pretzel form.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring water and baking soda to a gentle boil in a saucepan.
  8. Dip each pretzel in the boiling baking soda solution for about 20 seconds. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  9. Bake pretzels for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
  10. While pretzels are hot, brush with melted butter. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll or sprinkle pretzels with cinnamon sugar until coated.
  11. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter. Add nutmeg to cinnamon sugar for a seasonal twist. Don’t skip the baking soda bath for classic pretzel texture. Serve warm with cream cheese dip or vanilla icing for extra indulgence.

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