Cinnamon Pretzels
Cook Time: 3 hours
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
Description: These delicious Cinnamon Pretzels are a delightful treat that captures the essence of a soft, chewy snack, perfect for any occasion. As someone who doesn’t enjoy coffee, I prefer a plain glaze, but feel free to customize it to your taste. The cook time includes the necessary rising period to ensure that the pretzels achieve their ultimate texture.
Recipe Category: Breads
Keywords: Soft pretzels, Cinnamon pretzels, Homemade pretzels
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Active dry yeast |
| 1 | Warm water |
| ½ | Nonfat dry milk solids |
| ⅓ | Sugar |
| ⅓ | Butter (softened) |
| ½ | Margarine (softened) |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1 | Egg |
| 3½ – 4 | All-purpose flour |
| 4 | Butter (for glaze) |
| 1 | Margarine (for glaze) |
| ¼ | Brown sugar |
| 2 | Ground cinnamon |
| 2 | Powdered sugar |
| 1 | Additional butter or margarine |
| 1 | Coffee (optional) |
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 332.9 |
| Total Fat | 11.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 47.4 mg |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 50.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugars | 22.5 g |
| Protein | 6.5 g |
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water, allowing it to activate for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in the nonfat dry milk solids, then beat in sugar, ⅓ cup of softened butter, salt, egg, and 2 cups of all-purpose flour until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Gradually incorporate an additional 1 cup of flour, and let the dough rest for 15 minutes to enhance its texture.
- Sprinkle ½ cup of flour over the dough, then transfer it onto a lightly floured board and knead until it becomes smooth and satiny, adding flour only as necessary to prevent stickiness.
- Place the kneaded dough into an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled in size, which typically takes about 1 to 2 hours.
- Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured board and roll it into a rectangle measuring approximately 12 by 14 inches.
- Spread half of the dough with 4 tablespoons of softened butter, ensuring even coverage.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture over the buttered area of the dough.
- Fold the unfilled half of the dough over the cinnamon filling and press the edges together firmly to seal.
- Cut the folded dough into 12 equal strips and roll each strip into a smooth strand measuring about 20 inches in length.
- Twist each strand into a pretzel shape, placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow them to rise until doubled in size once again.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pretzels for 10 to 13 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- While the pretzels are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with butter or margarine and enough coffee (if desired) to achieve a smooth but not overly thin icing.
- Once baked, brush the hot pretzels with the prepared glaze to create a deliciously sweet finish that melts over them.
Enjoy your warm, homemade Cinnamon Pretzels with or without coffee, and savor the delightful combination of flavors!
