Dessert Pretzel Recipe
Cinnamon sugar baked pretzel pieces served with caramel and chocolate sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
Dipping Sauces
Method
Making the Pretzel Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with flour and salt. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 5
Shape Pretzels
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into smaller pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and twist into the pretzel shape.
- 6
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add baking soda. Drop each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 7
- 8
Add Topping and Bake
Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of each pretzel. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serving
- 9
Prepare Dipping Sauces
While pretzels are baking, warm caramel and chocolate sauces in separate bowls.
- 10
Serve
Once pretzels are baked, serve them warm with caramel and chocolate sauces on the side for dipping.
