Description
Recreate the irresistible mall-favorite cinnamon sugar pretzel bites in your own kitchen. These soft, chewy bites are coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar mixture, offering a delightful sweet and salty treat that’s perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for cinnamon-sugar coating)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and 3 1/2 cups flour until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a long rope and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and baking soda to a rolling boil.
- Carefully drop pretzel bites into boiling water, 5-10 at a time, for 30 seconds per side.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush pretzel bites with the beaten egg wash.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
- Dip each pretzel bite into the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a chewier pretzel, you can increase the baking soda in the boiling water.
- Ensure your water is the correct temperature for the yeast to activate properly.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet when baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 pretzel bites
- Calories: Approx. 200-250
- Sugar: Approx. 15-20g
- Sodium: Approx. 300-400mg
- Fat: Approx. 5-8g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2-4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 3-4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35-45g
- Fiber: Approx. 1-2g
- Protein: Approx. 3-5g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 15-20mg