Description
Christmas Pretzels are a delightful festive treat, combining a soft, chewy texture with a perfect sweet and salty flavor. Warm and buttery, these pretzels are sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, making them an irresistible addition to any holiday gathering. With their simple preparation and customizable toppings, they evoke the cozy spirit of the season, ensuring joy in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in sugar and melted butter.
- Gradually add flour until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into equal pieces. Roll each piece into ropes and twist into pretzel shapes.
- Boil water with baking soda in a large pot. Drop shaped pretzels in boiling water for 30 seconds per side, then place on parchment-lined sheets.
- Brush each pretzel with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt or cinnamon sugar mix. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg