Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup + 2 Tbsp warm water
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 Tbsp baking soda
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp butter (melted)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 Tbsp milk

Instruction

  • Using a countertop mixer, combine all of the dough ingredients (flour, salt, brown sugar, yeast, and warm water). Mix on medium speed for 6 minutes.
  • Transfer dough to an oiled bowl. Cover and place in a warm (85°F) location for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the soaker by combining the boiling water with the baking soda. Mix until baking soda is fully dissolved, and set aside to cool.
  • Once dough has risen, divide it into 8 pieces of equal weight (~2.5 ounces each). Allow dough to rest uncovered for 5 minutes, then roll each piece of dough into a long, thin rope about 24” long. Twist each rope into a pretzel shape.
  • Preheat oven to 475°F.
  • Place each pretzel in the Soaker mixture for 2 minutes (spoon water over the top of the pretzel if it is not fully covered by the water). Transfer the pretzels to a baking sheet; let pretzels rest for 10 minutes uncovered. (Tip: Spray the baking sheet generously with non-stick spray first. This will help keep the pretzels from sticking.)
  • Bake at 475°F for 8-9 minutes, or until pretzels are golden brown in color.
  • While pretzels are baking, combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Remove pretzels from oven and brush with melted butter. Dust tops of pretzels with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • {Optional} Whisk all ingredients for the Icing together until smooth. Drizzle icing over top of pretzels before serving.