Description
Cinnamon sugar pretzel bites bring warmth and nostalgia to classic snack time with their golden-brown exterior and sweet, spicy coating. Crisp edges and pillowy centers invite you to savor each delightful morsel that promises comfort in every single bite.
Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough Ingredients:
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Additional Ingredient:
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (for boiling)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water, yeast, and sugar in a spacious mixing vessel. Allow the mixture to bloom for several minutes until it develops a frothy texture.
- Incorporate flour, salt, and melted butter into the activated yeast. Thoroughly combine and knead the dough until it achieves a smooth, elastic consistency.
- Shield the dough with a moistened cloth and permit it to rise in a draft-free environment for approximately one hour, or until it expands to double its original volume.
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Deflate the risen dough and segment it into uniform, bite-sized spheres.
- Generate a boiling water bath enhanced with baking soda. Gently submerge each dough ball for 30-45 seconds, extracting and positioning them onto the lined baking sheet.
- Roast the pretzel bites until they transform into a rich golden hue, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small container and create a separate mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, lavishly coat each pretzel bite with melted butter, then thoroughly roll in the cinnamon-sugar blend.
- Allow the treats to cool momentarily before presenting. Optional: accompany with caramel or chocolate dipping sauce for enhanced enjoyment.
Notes
- Kneading technique matters when preparing the dough to ensure a soft, pillowy texture that melts in your mouth.
- Warm environment is crucial for proper yeast activation and dough rising, so place the covered bowl near a warm spot like a sunny window or slightly heated oven.
- Boiling the dough balls in baking soda water creates that classic pretzel shine and distinctive chewy exterior that sets these bites apart from regular bread.
- Coat the pretzel bites immediately after baking while they’re still hot to help the cinnamon sugar mixture stick perfectly and create a delicious caramelized coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg