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Cinnamon-Raisin Soft Pretzels

Name: Cinnamon-Raisin Soft Pretzels
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 14 pretzels
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups cake flour; 2 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons baking soda; 2 cups hot water (120° to 130°); 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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5 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 40 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Susie King, Quarrryville, Pennsylvania

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 26, 2022

I came up with this recipe after sampling pretzels at a Pennsylvania Dutch farmer's market. They're a nice morning treat—quicker than cinnamon rolls and easy for kids to eat.

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Cinnamon-Raisin Soft Pretzels

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Yield:14 pretzels

Prep:40 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cake flour
2 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons baking soda
2 cups hot water (120° to 130°)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in brown sugar and salt. Add cake flour; stir well. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. Stir in raisins.

2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until dough has risen slightly, about 30 minutes. Punch dough down; divide into 14 balls. Roll each ball into a 15-in. rope.
3
In a bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water. Dip each rope in baking soda mixture; drain on paper towels. Form into pretzel shapes and place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
4
Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush pretzels with butter, then dip in cinnamon sugar. Serve warm.