# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
02 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Water Bath
07 - 10 cups water
08 - 2/3 cup baking soda
→ Topping
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 cup granulated sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
# How to Make:
01 - Combine warm water, active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a large bowl; let rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture; stir until a uniform dough forms.
03 - Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and allow to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
05 - Preheat oven to 450°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Bring 10 cups water and baking soda to a rolling boil in a large pot.
07 - Divide dough into 8 equal pieces, roll each into a 20-inch rope, and twist into classic pretzel shapes.
08 - Dip each pretzel one at a time into the boiling water bath for 30 seconds; remove with a slotted spatula and place on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake pretzels for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
10 - Brush warm pretzels generously with melted butter.
11 - In a shallow dish, combine cinnamon and sugar; dredge each buttered pretzel until fully coated.
12 - Serve warm.
