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Cinnamon-Sugar Soft Pretzels with Warm Nutella Sauce

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Ingredients

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For the pretzels-

  • 1 envelope instant yeast (I prefer Red Star Platinum)
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (around 105°F)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

For the baking soda bath-

  • 9 cups water
  • 1/2 cup baking soda

For the cinnamon sugar coating-

  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

For the Nutella sauce-

  • 1/3 cup Nutella
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the yeast and warm water. Let sit 1 minute, then add salt, sugar, and butter and whisk until combined. Gradually add flour and stir until combined.
  2. Using floured hands and a lightly floured surface, knead dough for about 3 minutes until dough is smooth and bounces back slightly when pressed.
  3. Cover and let rest in an oiled bowl for 30 minutes.
  4. While dough is resting, prepare the baking soda bath. In a large pot over high heat, combine water and baking soda, stirring until dissolved. Once mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and continue to boil gently.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat baking liners.
  6. Divide dough into 4 portions. Using one portion at a time, roll dough into a long rope and cut into 8-inch lengths. Shape into pretzels and arrange on prepared baking sheets. (See video above.)
  7. Repeat with remaining dough.
  8. Drop 3 or 4 pretzels at a time into the baking soda bath for 30 seconds. Remove with a fine mesh sieve and drain off any excess liquid. Return pretzels to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pretzels, adjusting heat as needed to maintain a gentle boil.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush pretzels with egg wash, then bake at 425°F for 12-14 minutes until golden.
  10. Melt the ¼ cup of butter in a small bowl. Combine cinnamon and sugar in another small bowl.
  11. Dip baked pretzels into the melted butter, letting excess butter drip off, then roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Return to baking sheet. Continue with remaining pretzels. See note.**
  12. Prepare the Nutella sauce. Combine Nutella and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 45-60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds. Serve immediately.

Notes

**Note: For best results, dip pretzels in butter and cinnamon-sugar the same day you plan to enjoy them. If you would like to save some for another day, store baked uncoated pretzels in an airtight container. Warm the pretzels in the oven for a few minutes and then proceed with the butter and cinnamon-sugar coating the day you’ll be enjoying them. The coated pretzels do not keep well overnight because the sugar dissolves and turns very messy.

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