Sweet Pretzels

Name: Sweet Pretzels
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 37 min
Cuisine: Germany
Ingredients: 250 g of flour; 1 packet of baker's yeast; 4 tbsp of sugar; 1/2 tsp of salt; 120 ml of water (lukewarm); 2 tbsp of butter (melted); 1 tsp of cinnamon

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These pretzels are brushed with cinnamon sugar before being baked in the oven. 🥨 They have a dense texture.

Total time: 37 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 17 min
Rest: 1 h
Difficulty: Medium
Per person: €0.67

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 7

pretzels

Estimated cost €4.00

Equipment

Saucepan
Pastry brush
Baking sheet
Bowl
Blender

Instructions

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In a bowl, mix the flour, yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and the salt.

Add the lukewarm water and the melted butter, then mix until you get a dough.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is supple.
Cover the dough and let it rest for until it doubles in size.
Preheat your oven to 425 °F.
Divide the dough into 6 pieces and shape them into pretzels.
In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of sugar and add the cinnamon.
Brush the pretzels with this mixture.
Place the pretzels on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for , until golden.
Let cool before enjoying.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

200kcal

Protein3 g6%
Carbs35 g74%
Fat4 g19%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🌟🍯 For an even more indulgent effect, add a powdered sugar glaze to the pretzels after baking. Mix powdered sugar with a little milk to get a thick consistency, then pour it over the warm pretzels. You can also sprinkle on a few pearl sugar crystals for a festive finishing touch! 🎉

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Raw: very good, up to 1 month as shaped balls or sticks, well wrapped in plastic wrap then in a freezer bag. Baked: very good, up to 1 month after baking, wrapped individually then bagged. Thaw then reheat.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Baked pretzels: keep 1 to 2 days max in an airtight container at room temperature. They will become less soft.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Pretzel dough: make the dough the day before and let it rise slowly in the refrigerator. Bake the same day.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven or air fryer: 5-7 min at 160°C to get some crispiness back. Microwave not recommended (softens the texture).

Variations

Replace the cinnamon with vanilla sugar or cocoa.
Sprinkle with pearl sugar before baking.
Dip them in melted chocolate after they cool.

Mistakes to avoid

Using water that is too hot: it kills the yeast. The water should be only lukewarm.
Cutting the rise short: the dough doesn't double in size. Let it rest for 1 hour.
Baking in a lukewarm oven: the pretzels don't brown. Preheat to 220 °C.

Frequently asked questions

How do you shape a pretzel?

Roll each portion of dough into a long rope, form a U, cross the ends twice, then fold them down onto the bottom of the loop. Press lightly to seal. Place them on the baking sheet before brushing.

Can you use fresh yeast?

Yes, instead of the packet of active dry yeast, use about 15 to 20 g of crumbled fresh yeast in the lukewarm water. Let the dough rise until it doubles in size, as in the recipe.

Why brush with sugar and cinnamon?

The mixture of melted sugar and cinnamon gives the pretzels a spiced aroma and a golden surface, slightly caramelized when baked. Brush them on with a pastry brush before baking, over the whole surface.

How long do you bake sweet pretzels?

Between 15 and 20 minutes at 220 °C, until golden. Keep an eye on them in the last few minutes, as sugar browns quickly. Let them cool a little before enjoying: their texture is dense.