CINNAMON SUGAR SOFT PRETZELS – Easy Comfort Food

The aroma of freshly baked cinnamon sugar soft pretzels wafts through the air, transporting me back to my childhood memories of Sunday afternoons spent at the pretzel shop in our local farmer’s market. The crunchy outside, soft inside, and sweet, savory flavors all combine to evoke a comforting feeling that never gets old. Whether you’re catching up with family and friends or warming up on a chilly evening, a batch of these soft pretzels is just the ticket. So let’s dive into the world of easy comfort food and make them your own!

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Why This Recipe Works

• The combination of warm water, granulated sugar, and cinnamon sugar mixture creates a perfectly sticky dough, perfect for shaping into pretzels.
• The use of yeast helps to create a light and airy texture, while the baking powder adds an extra boost of lift.
• The cinnamon sugar mixture adds a deep, sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the salty, savory taste of the pretzels.

Key Ingredients

The key to making these soft pretzels is using high-quality ingredients. For the cinnamon sugar mixture, look for a combination of granulated sugar and cinnamon that has a sweet and spicy flavor. For the yeast, use an active dry yeast that is specifically designed for baking. As for the all-purpose flour, choose a brand that has a high protein content, such as bread flour or all-purpose flour with a high protein percentage.

For the best results, use unsalted butter for the melted butter mixture. This will help to bring out the natural flavors of the yeast and sugar without adding any extra salt. Finally, choose an egg that is large and fresh, with a bright yellow yolk and a firm white.

Recipe Courtesy of Our Kitchen

Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels

★★★★★ (55 Reviews)

Level:
Easy

Prep:
15 min

Cook:
25 min

Yield:
4 Servings

Ingredients

2 cups of warm water

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup cinnamon sugar mixture

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 teaspoons active dry yeast

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 egg, beaten

Optional: pretzel salt for sprinkling

Directions

1

Combine the warm water, granulated sugar, and cinnamon sugar mixture in a large bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes fragrant.

2

Add the melted butter, yeast, flour, salt, baking powder, and beaten egg to the bowl. Stir until a sticky dough forms.

3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.

4

Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and use a rolling pin to flatten slightly.

5

Place the flattened dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Storage & Reheating

To store leftover pretzels, place them in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the pretzels in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through.