Ingredients
1.5 cups warm water (110°F)
1 tablespoon sugar
2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
4.5 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons melted butter (for dough)
1 teaspoon salt
10 cups water (for boiling)
2/3 cup baking soda
1/2 cup melted butter (for coating)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Combine warm water and 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl, sprinkle yeast on top, and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: Add flour, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and salt; knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 3: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Step 4: Preheat oven to 450°F and bring 10 cups of water with baking soda to a boil.
Step 5: Divide dough into 8 pieces, roll into ropes, and twist into pretzels. Boil each for 30 seconds, then place on a baking sheet.
Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Brush with 1/2 cup melted butter and toss in the cinnamon-sugar mixture immediately.
Notes
Ensure the water bath is boiling before adding the pretzels to get the best crust texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks & Holiday Treats
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg