Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels
Indulge in the deliciousness of these homemade cinnamon sugar pretzels, inspired by the famous Auntie Anne's pretzels! This copycat recipe transforms a simple combination of dough, warm water, and baking soda into golden, soft pretzels, either salted or coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, these pretzels are a delightful snack for any occasion. Serve them fresh from the oven with a drizzle of melted butter for an irresistible treat that everyone will love.
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Servings
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Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
warm water
1 1/4 cups (Warm to about 110°F (43°C))
yeast
1 1/4 tablespoons (Active dry yeast)
all-purpose flour
3 3/4 cups (Unbleached, for best results)
powdered sugar
3/4 cup (For the dough)
powdered sugar
2 tablespoons (For cinnamon sugar coating)
salt
1 1/2 teaspoons (Regular table salt)
vegetable oil
2 teaspoons (For the dough)
baking soda
1 1/4 cups (For the bath)
butter
1/4 cup (Melted, for brushing)
granulated sugar
1/2 cup (For cinnamon sugar coating)
cinnamon
2 teaspoons (Ground cinnamon)
Instructions
1
Begin by dissolving the yeast in 1 1/4 cups of warm water in a small bowl. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup of powdered sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and vegetable oil. Stir until a dough begins to form, then use your hands to knead the dough for about 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface until it's smooth and elastic.
3
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
4
While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare the baking soda bath by combining 1 1/4 cups of baking soda with 4 cups of warm water, stirring until the baking soda is mostly dissolved.
5
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 3 feet in length. To shape the pretzels, take the ends and twist them around each other before bringing them down to create a loop, pinching the ends underneath.
6
Dip each pretzel into the baking soda bath, allowing any excess liquid to drip off before placing it on a baking sheet coated with non-stick spray. If desired, sprinkle kosher salt on salted pretzels, but avoid salting those you plan to coat in cinnamon sugar.
7
Bake the pretzels for about 4 minutes, rotate the baking sheet, then bake for an additional 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
8
Once baked, allow the pretzels to cool slightly before brushing them with melted butter. For the cinnamon sugar coating, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush the buttered pretzels with melted butter and generously sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mix.
9
Serve warm and enjoy your delightful homemade treats!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels?
They are soft, golden pretzels inspired by Auntie Anne's, made from scratch and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend and melted butter.
How much warm water is needed to dissolve the yeast?
You will need 1 1/4 cups of warm water to dissolve the yeast.
What is the recommended temperature for the warm water?
The water should be warmed to approximately 110°F (43°C) for the best results with the yeast.
How long should the yeast sit in the water?
Allow the yeast and water mixture to sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
What type of flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 3/4 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour.
Is there sugar in the pretzel dough?
Yes, the dough includes 3/4 cup of powdered sugar to give it a slight sweetness.
How long should I knead the pretzel dough?
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth and elastic.
How long does the dough need to rise?
The dough needs to rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
What are the ingredients for the baking soda bath?
The bath consists of 1 1/4 cups of baking soda mixed with 4 cups of warm water.
How many pretzels does this recipe make?
The dough should be divided into 8 equal portions to make 8 large pretzels.
How long should each piece of dough be rolled?
Each piece of dough should be rolled into a long rope approximately 3 feet in length.
How do I shape the pretzels?
Take the ends of the dough rope, twist them around each other, and bring them down to create a loop, pinching the ends underneath.
Do I need to dip the pretzels in the baking soda bath?
Yes, dip each pretzel into the bath, allowing any excess liquid to drip off before placing it on the baking sheet.
What should I use to prevent the pretzels from sticking to the baking sheet?
Coat the baking sheet with non-stick spray before placing the pretzels on it.
Can I make salted pretzels with this recipe?
Yes, you can sprinkle kosher salt on the pretzels after the baking soda bath if you prefer savory pretzels.
How long do the pretzels need to bake?
Bake for about 4 minutes, rotate the sheet, and then bake for another 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
What do I do once the pretzels are out of the oven?
Allow them to cool slightly and then brush them generously with melted butter.
What are the ingredients for the cinnamon sugar coating?
The coating is made from 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
How is the cinnamon sugar applied?
After brushing the pretzels with melted butter, generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mix over them.
What kind of yeast is required for this recipe?
The recipe specifies 1 1/4 tablespoons of active dry yeast.
How much salt goes into the dough?
The dough requires 1 1/2 teaspoons of regular table salt.
What is the purpose of the vegetable oil?
2 teaspoons of vegetable oil are added to the dough to improve its texture.
How much butter is needed for brushing?
You will need 1/4 cup of melted butter for brushing the finished pretzels.
Should I salt the pretzels intended for cinnamon sugar?
No, avoid salting any pretzels that you plan to coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
What indicates the baking soda is ready?
Stir the baking soda into the warm water until it is mostly dissolved before dipping the dough.
How should the pretzels be served?
They are best served warm, fresh from the oven.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is dissolving the yeast in 1 1/4 cups of warm water until frothy.
Why do you rotate the baking sheet?
Rotating the sheet halfway through baking ensures that the pretzels brown evenly.
Is this recipe considered a copycat?
Yes, it is a copycat recipe inspired by the famous Auntie Anne's pretzels.