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Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels

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These homemade cinnamon sugar soft pretzels are pillowy, buttery, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend. Perfect for dessert, snacking, or sharing at gatherings, they’re easy to make and deliver bakery-style comfort at home.

Ingredients

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  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (440g)
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (355ml, about 110°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet, 7g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (5g)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (28g)
  • 1/3 cup baking soda (80g)
  • 4 cups boiling water (950ml)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (56g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (5g)
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Sprinkle active dry yeast over the top, stir, and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons melted butter and 1 teaspoon salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead by hand (or with a stand mixer and dough hook) for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (45-60 minutes).
  5. While the dough rises, preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Carefully add baking soda and keep at a gentle simmer.
  6. Punch down the risen dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 18-20 inches long and shape into pretzels.
  7. One at a time, dip each pretzel into the simmering baking soda bath for 20-30 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to drain and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Arrange pretzels at least 2 inches apart. Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  9. While warm, brush each pretzel generously with 4 tablespoons melted butter. Mix 1/2 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg (if using) in a shallow bowl. Roll each buttered pretzel in the cinnamon sugar until coated.
  10. Let pretzels cool for 5 minutes on a rack. Serve warm.

Notes

For mini pretzels, divide dough into 16 pieces and bake for 8-10 minutes. For vegan or gluten-free adaptations, use plant-based butter and a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Brush generously with butter for the softest texture. Best served warm; reheat leftovers in a low oven or microwave. Practice makes perfect with shaping—imperfect pretzels still taste great!

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