Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bread Machine Recipe

Cinnamon sugar pretzels, a delightful twist on the classic soft pretzel, have become a favorite baked treat. Now, you can enjoy these sweet and savory pastries right at home, using the convenience of a bread machine. This article guides you through the steps to make cinnamon sugar pretzels in your bread machine, ensuring a perfectly soft interior and a cinnamon sugar coated exterior.

The process involves just a few simple steps, and the result is a batch of fresh, warm pretzels that will fill your home with an irresistible aroma. So, let's dive into this enticing recipe and tantalize your taste buds.

Preparing the Dough in the Bread Machine

The bread machine takes care of the initial dough making process, making it a perfect tool for this recipe. It ensures a consistent kneading process, leading to a perfectly textured dough.

To start, gather your ingredients. You'll need: all-purpose flour, warm water, salt, sugar, an egg, unsalted butter, instant yeast, and for the coating, a mix of cinnamon and granulated sugar.

Ingredients and Measurements

Here are the exact measurements you'll need for this recipe:

• 1 1/3 cups (300ml) warm water
• 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons (40g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 1/2 to 4 cups (420g-480g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Making the Dough

Start by placing the warm water and softened butter into the bread machine pan. Add the teaspoon of the sugar, salt, and all-purpose flour on top of the wet ingredients. Create a small well in the center of the flour for the yeast.

Set your bread machine to the 'dough' setting and start the cycle. Monitor the process and, if necessary, add more flour if the dough seems too sticky. Once the cycle completes, remove the dough and let it rest, covered, for about 10 minutes.

Shaping the Pretzels

Shaping the dough into pretzel forms is a fun and rewarding process. It's essential to get the shape just right for that classic pretzel look and taste.

Once the dough has rested, divide it into 12 equal pieces. Each piece will form one pretzel. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 18 inches in length. Take the two ends of the rope and cross them over each other, then twist them once, and finally, bring them back over to the other side, pressing them down to create the pretzel shape.

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

Now that your pretzels are shaped, it's time to add the cinnamon sugar coating that gives them their distinctive flavor.

Mix 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Lightly brush the pretzels with the beaten egg and then dip them into the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating both sides liberally.

Baking the Pretzels

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the coated pretzels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving some space between them for expansion. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the pretzels turn golden brown.

After baking, brush them with a little bit of melted butter, then roll them in the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture. This will give them an extra coating of cinnamon sugar and enhance their flavor even further.

There you have it! Your delicious cinnamon sugar pretzels are now ready to be devoured. Enjoy them warm - they're best that way. Whether you're having them as a snack or a dessert, these pretzels are sure to satisfy your cravings. Happy baking!