Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels

Mix the instant yeast with two tablespoons of sugar in a cup of warm water and set it aside for 10 minutes to activate.

After 10 minutes, we place the flour and salt in a mixing bowl, then add the yeast mixture.

We knead the dough (by hand or with a mixer) for about 7 minutes until we get a soft and smooth texture

We add the room-temperature butter to the dough and knead again for 2–3 minutes until the butter is fully incorporated.

We place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.

After rising, we divide the dough into 5 equal balls, cover them, and let them rest for another 15 minutes.

We shape each dough ball into the classic pretzel form as shown in the video or in the traditional twist shape.

We prepare a deep pot with 2 liters of boiling water and add the baking soda. We dip each pretzel into the water for 30 seconds per side.

We drain the pretzels and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

We bake the pretzels in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F), with both top and bottom heat, for about 12–15 minutes until golden.

After baking, we dip each pretzel into the melted butter, then coat it in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.

We serve warm with a cup of coffee or tea—delicious and addictive!