Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Recipe
Pretzel sticks covered in cinnamon sugar and served with chocolate and caramel sauces.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
Dipping Sauces
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups) and granulated sugar (1 tbsp). Sprinkle the active dry yeast (1 tbsp) over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (1 tsp) until well combined.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast has activated, pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let the Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Shaping and Boiling Pretzels
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Shape Pretzels
After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope (about 12-14 inches), then shape it into a pretzel.
- 8
Boil Pretzels
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda (1 cup). Carefully drop the shaped pretzels into the boiling water, cooking for about 30 seconds on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 9
Sprinkle with Sea Salt
Sprinkle the tops of the pretzels with coarse sea salt (1 tsp) before baking.
Baking and Topping
- 10
Bake Pretzels
Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 11
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
While the pretzels are baking, mix granulated sugar (1 cup) and ground cinnamon (2 tbsp) in a small bowl.
- 12
Serve
- 13
Prepare Dipping Sauces
In small bowls, serve chocolate sauce (1 cup) and caramel sauce (1 cup) alongside the cinnamon sugar pretzels.
- 14
Enjoy!
Serve the pretzels warm and enjoy them with the dipping sauces.