Description
Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Twists are soft, chewy, and coated in a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture. These sweet pretzels are perfect for snacking, parties, or as a treat, and can be easily customized with dips or glazes.
Ingredients
– 1 1/2 cups warm water (110-115°F / 43-46°C)
– 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
– 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
– 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
– 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– 9 cups water
– 1/2 cup baking soda
– 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
– 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add baking soda (be careful, it may foam).
- Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 12 inches long and twist into a pretzel shape.
- Boil each pretzel twist in the baking soda water for 30 seconds per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- While still warm, brush pretzels with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar.
- These pretzels are best eaten the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Serve with cream cheese frosting, caramel dip, or chocolate sauce for dipping.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour while kneading.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel twist
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg