Cinnamon Raisin Twisted Pretzels
These Cinnamon Raisin Twisted Pretzels bring a delightful twist to your snack time! Soft, chewy, and infused with warm cinnamon and sweet raisins, these homemade pretzels are perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own. Dipped in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and brushed with melted butter just before serving, they make for a fantastic treat at birthday parties, casual gatherings, or simply as an indulgent afternoon snack. Easy to make and absolutely delicious, these twisted pretzels are sure to become a family favorite!
14
Servings
N/A
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Active dry yeast
1 ounce (Dissolved in water)
Warm water
1 1/2 cups (Used for dissolving yeast)
Brown sugar
2 tablespoons (Stirred into the yeast mixture)
Salt
1 teaspoon (Added to the yeast mixture)
Cake flour
2 cups (Mixed with the yeast mixture to form dough)
Raisins
3/4 cup (Stirred into the dough)
Baking soda
2 tablespoons (Dissolved in hot water for pretzel bath)
Hot water
2 cups (Used for dissolving baking soda)
Butter
3 tablespoons (Melted for brushing on the pretzels)
Sugar
3/4 cup (Combined with cinnamon for topping)
Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (Combined with sugar for topping)
Instructions
1
In a large bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water. Stir in the brown sugar and salt until combined.
2
Gradually add the cake flour, mixing until fully combined. Add enough all-purpose flour until a soft, manageable dough forms.
3
Fold in the raisins, then turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
4
Knead the dough for about 6-8 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
5
Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it to coat the top with oil. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow it to rise in a warm place for at least 40 minutes or until doubled in size.
6
After rising, punch down the dough and divide it into 14 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 15-inch long rope.
7
In a separate bowl, dissolve baking soda in 2 cups of hot water. Dip each pretzel rope into the baking soda solution, allowing excess to drain off.
8
Shape each rope into a pretzel shape and place them on greased baking sheets.
9
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
10
While the pretzels are baking, prepare the cinnamon-sugar topping by combining 3/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
11
Once out of the oven, brush the pretzels with melted butter and promptly dip them into the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a sweet finish.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cinnamon Raisin Twisted Pretzels?
They are soft and chewy homemade pretzels infused with warm cinnamon and sweet raisins, topped with melted butter and a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
How many pretzels does this recipe make?
This recipe yields 14 equal-sized twisted pretzels.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The pretzels should be baked in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C).
How long do the pretzels need to bake?
Bake the pretzels for approximately 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
What kind of yeast is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 ounce of active dry yeast.
How long should the dough rise?
The dough should rise in a warm place for at least 40 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
Why is a baking soda bath necessary?
Dipping the pretzel ropes in a baking soda solution before baking helps them develop their characteristic crust and flavor.
What types of flour are needed?
You will need 2 cups of cake flour and enough all-purpose flour to create a soft, manageable dough.
How long should I knead the pretzel dough?
Knead the dough for about 6-8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
What ingredients are in the cinnamon-sugar topping?
The topping consists of 3/4 cup of sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
When should I add the raisins to the dough?
Fold the raisins into the dough after the cake flour has been mixed in and before the final kneading.
How long should each pretzel rope be?
Each piece of dough should be rolled into a rope approximately 15 inches long.
Do I need to grease the baking sheets?
Yes, placing the pretzels on greased baking sheets ensures they do not stick during the baking process.
When do I apply the melted butter?
Brush the pretzels with melted butter immediately after taking them out of the oven.
How is the cinnamon-sugar mixture applied?
After brushing the hot pretzels with butter, promptly dip them into the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a sweet finish.
What is the first step in making the dough?
The first step is to dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water and stir in the brown sugar and salt.
How many raisins are required for this recipe?
The recipe requires 3/4 cup of raisins.
What temperature should the water be for the yeast?
The water should be warm to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
What is the ratio for the baking soda bath?
Dissolve 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 2 cups of hot water.
How much butter is used for the coating?
The recipe uses 3 tablespoons of melted butter for brushing on the finished pretzels.
What should I do with the dough after it rises?
Once doubled in size, punch down the dough and divide it into 14 equal pieces.
Can these pretzels be served at parties?
Yes, they are described as a fantastic treat for birthday parties, casual gatherings, or afternoon snacks.
What type of sugar goes into the dough mixture?
The dough uses 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
Is ground cinnamon used inside the dough?
No, the ground cinnamon is used exclusively for the topping mixture.
How do I prepare the dough for rising?
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, coat the top with oil, and cover it with a clean kitchen towel.
What is the texture of these pretzels?
These pretzels are designed to be soft and chewy.
How much salt is included in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of salt.
What is the purpose of the brown sugar in the dough?
Brown sugar helps feed the yeast and adds a hint of sweetness to the pretzel base.
What do I do after dipping the ropes in the soda solution?
Allow the excess liquid to drain off before shaping the ropes into pretzels.
Are these pretzels easy to make?
Yes, the recipe is described as easy to make and likely to become a family favorite.