Description
Whether homemade or using store-bought dough, this Jumbo Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzel is so sweet and satisfying. Soft and tender, and finished with a buttery cinnamon sugar crust, it’s sure to win everyone over!
Ingredients
For the Pretzel Dough
- 1 package (2-1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 and 1/4 cups bread flour, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
OR
- 16 ounces prepared store-bought pizza dough
For the Baking Soda Wash
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon water
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For Serving
- Cream Cheese Frosting, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If making the homemade dough: In a large bowl, combine the yeast and sugar with the warm water. Let proof for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the olive oil, 2 cups of the flour and the salt with a wooden spoon until the flour is well incorporated, about 2 minutes. The dough will be slightly sticky.
- Transfer the dough to a well-floured work surface and knead with floured hands until a smooth ball forms, adding up to the remaining 1/4 cup flour, if needed. If using prepared store-bought pizza dough, start here.
- With floured hands, stretch the dough into a 50-inch-long rope. Shape the rope into a pretzel on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the baking soda wash: Whisk together the baking soda and warm water until combined. Brush the mixture all over the pretzel-shaped dough.
- Make the egg wash: Whisk together the egg and water until well combined. Brush the egg wash all over the pretzel.
- Bake on the middle rack for about 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the pretzel is golden brown all over.
- Make the cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Brush the melted butter all over the warm baked pretzel, then generously sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar.
- Serve warm with Cream Cheese Frosting for dipping.