Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 4.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 9 cups water
  • 0.5 cup baking soda
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted (for coating)
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Combine 1.5 cups warm water (110°F/43°C) with 2.25 tsp active dry yeast and 1 tbsp light brown sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy and smells like a brewery.
  2. Stir in 2 tbsp melted butter and 1 tsp kosher salt, then gradually add 4.25 cups all purpose flour.
  3. Work the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until it feels smooth and bounces back when poked.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a warm damp cloth, and let rise for 1 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Set your oven to 450°F (230°C) and bring 9 cups water and 0.5 cup baking soda to a rolling boil.
  6. Divide dough into 12 pieces, roll into long ropes, and twist into the classic pretzel shape.
  7. Drop each pretzel into the boiling water for 30 seconds until they slightly puff and float.
  8. Place on a lined sheet and bake for 10 minutes until deep golden brown and fragrant.
  9. Dip the warm pretzels into 0.5 cup melted butter and then immediately into the mixture of 0.75 cup sugar and 2 tbsp ground cinnamon.
  10. Allow them to rest for 5 minutes until the sugar coating sets into a sweet crust.