Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels
Soft, comforting, and so easy to make, these cinnamon sugar pretzels are just like the kind you can buy at the mall or in stores!
Servings: 16
Ingredients
For the pretzels:
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 ¼ cups warm water
- 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon coarse sea salt
- ½ cup baking soda
For the cinnamon sugar:
- ⅛ cup sugar
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast, water, and sugar and cover the bowl with a towel for 5 minutes.1 tablespoon active dry yeast, 2 ¼ cups warm water, 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
- After 5 minutes, stir in the olive oil and honey with a wooden spoon.1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey
- Add the flour and half of the sea salt. Mix the ingredients until a shaggy dough begins to form and the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.5 cups all-purpose flour, ½ tablespoon coarse sea salt
- Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes. After kneading the dough, return it to the mixing bowl and cover with a towel. Allow the dough to rest for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, divide it into 16 equal sized pieces and roll them out into strings about 6-8 inches in length. Fold the strings over each other to form a pretzel shape.
- Dissolve the baking soda in 2 cups of water.½ cup baking soda
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a medium bowl.⅛ cup sugar, ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- Dip the pretzels in the baking soda mixture and then in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place the pretzels on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the remaining salt. Bake at 450 degrees F for 8 minutes.
Notes
- Make sure that your yeast is foamy after it sits for 5 minutes (in step 1). If it is not foamy, the yeast most likely died and you will need to start over with fresh yeast.
- Honey provides the same amount of sweetness as granulated sugar but is not processed. You can substitute sugar for the honey if you prefer.
- If your dough seems dry, add more water a tablespoon at a time. Depending on your location and elevation, you may need more or less water.
- Store your leftover pretzels in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 5 days.
- These pretzels are delicious reheated in the microwave for about 30 seconds. To keep them soft, wrap them in a damp paper towel before microwaving them.
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1245mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 2mg
