Soft Baked Cinnamon Roll Pretzels

 

I love pretzels so much, especially when they are soft and buttery. I tried to make pretzel before and they just turned out really hard. I can't figure out what I did wrong, but it made me have second thoughts of trying again. But when I saw these I just can't help it, They looked so good, so I decided to give it a try and I'm glad I did they are so perfect, I highly recommend.

 

 

 

 

Ingredients: ( Inspired by Lil' Luna  )

• 2 Cups All purpose flour
• 2 tbsp. Sugar
• 3/4 Cup warm water
• 1 tsp. Dry active yeast
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 1/2 tsp. Ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract
• 1 Egg, lightly beaten

 

Cinnamon sugar:

• 1 tbsp.  Melted butter
• 2 tbsp. Sugar
• 2 tsp. Ground cinnamon

 

Glaze:

• 1 Cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp. Melted butter
• 2-3 tbsp. Milk
• 1/4 tsp. Vanilla extract

 

 

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 425, line one baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add warm water.
• Sprinkle yeast and allow to dissolve for 2-3 minutes. Add sugar and vanilla. mix for 15 seconds. With mixing speed on low add salt and cinnamon, then flour a half a cup at a time. When all of the flour is gone, switch to the dough hook attachment (or place dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 4 minutes) or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
• Divide dough into 6 equal size pieces. Roll each ball into a long rope, about 18-22 inches length. Take the ends of the rope and bring together to form a circle. Twist the ends together once and bring down to the bottom of the circle. Press ends into the dough so that they will stick. Place onto prepared baking sheets.



 

• Using a pastry brush, Coat each pretzel with egg wash, Place baking sheet into oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through for even baking. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before sprinkling cinnamon sugar on top.
• To make the glaze, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Add more milk to reach the desired consistency. Drizzle over top with a spoon or pastry bag fitted with a small circular tip.

 

Enjoy! :)

 

 

 

Little man was too excited to have a bite, And won't stop touching it. haha!