Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels

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Soft pretzels tossed in cinnamon sugar instead of salt. Fun to make and great as a snack or dessert.

Prep: 20 minsCook: 15 minsServes: 8medium
snacksweet-breadkids-friendlyfunbaking & bread
vegetariannut-free

Ingredients

Serves 8

Dough

375 gplain flour
2 tsp~instant yeast
1 tbspcaster sugar
1 tsp~salt
240 mlwarm water
2 tbspmelted butter

Boiling

2 litreswater
2 tbsp~bicarbonate of soda

Topping

60 gmelted butter
100 gcaster sugar
2 tsp~ground cinnamon

Method

  1. Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add warm water and melted butter, stirring until a dough forms.
  3. Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  5. Heat oven to 220°C and line two baking sheets with parchment.
  6. Bring 2 litres of water to a boil in a large pot, then add bicarbonate of soda.
  7. Divide dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a 50cm rope.
  8. Shape each rope into a pretzel: form a U, cross the ends over twice, then press ends onto the bottom of the U.
  9. Boil pretzels in batches for 30 seconds, flipping halfway.
  10. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on prepared trays.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown.
  12. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  13. Brush hot pretzels with melted butter, then toss in cinnamon sugar.
  14. Serve warm.

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  • Teo McArthur
    Teo McArthur★★★★★3/14/2026

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