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Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels – Warm, Pillowy & Irresistible

Soft, fluffy homemade pretzels coated in buttery cinnamon sugar for a warm and irresistible sweet treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 pretzels
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Dough
  • 3.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1.25 cups warm water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Baking Soda Bath
  • 8 cups water
  • 0.5 cup baking soda
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm water and sugar until foamy.
  2. Mix in butter, salt, and flour to form a soft dough.
  3. Knead dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Let dough rise covered for 60–90 minutes until doubled.
  5. Divide dough, roll into ropes, and shape into pretzels.
  6. Dip pretzels in baking soda bath for 20–30 seconds.
  7. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden.
  8. Brush with melted butter and coat in cinnamon sugar while warm.

Notes

For extra softness, brush pretzels with butter immediately after baking and serve warm.