Indulge in Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels Today
Soft and chewy homemade cinnamon sugar soft pretzels, served with a cream cheese dip!
Ingredients
- 4 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast
- ½ cup lukewarm water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk lukewarm
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup cream cheese room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- 1. Combine lukewarm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and yeast in a medium bowl. Let sit for 10-15 minutes until foamy.
- 2. In a stand mixer bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, salt, and butter. Add milk mixture and water, then mix until combined.
- 3. Knead dough at low speed until soft and sticky, about 5 minutes. Shape into a ball.
- 4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- 5. Divide dough into 12 portions. Roll each into a 20-inch rope and shape into pretzels. Let rise for 20-30 minutes.
- 6. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line trays with parchment paper.
- 7. Boil water in a saucepan, add baking soda. Boil pretzels for 40 seconds each side. Transfer to trays.
- 8. Whisk egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water. Brush pretzels with egg wash.
- 9. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes.
- 10. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Brush pretzels with melted butter, then toss in cinnamon sugar.
- 11. Whip cream cheese and butter. Add sugar, cream, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
Notes
Use a weighing scale for accuracy.
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
Store baked pretzels in an airtight container for up to 3 days; apply butter and cinnamon sugar before serving.