Soft Cinnamon Pretzels

This recipe is for use in the Thermomix, however can be easily modified if making by hand.

These are great for breakfast or an afternoon treat - get in quick though as they won't last long!!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk

• 1 packet instant yeast

• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar

• 2 1/2 cups bakers flour

• 2 tablespoons softened butter

• 1 teaspoon fine salt

• 1/4 cup baking soda

• 2 1/2 cups warm water

• 4 tablespoons melted butter

• 1/2 cup caster sugar

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

1. Heat milk for 2 minutes at 37 degrees for 2 minutes

2. Add yeast and allow to sit for 2 minutes

3. Add brown sugar and 1 cup of bakers flour - mix for 10 sec, speed 3

4. Add butter and mix for 5 sec, speed 3

5. Add remaining flour and salt and mix for 10 sec, speed 3

6. Knead for 4 minutes

7. Place in a large bowl and cover with a double layer of plastic wrap - allow to sit and rise for minimum of 30 minutes

8. Preheat oven to 200 degrees and line baking trays with non-stick baking paper

9. Divide dough into 12 pieces - roll and stretch each piece into a long rope and form each piece into a pretzel shape

10. Mix baking soda and warm water into a shallow baking dish.

11. Dip each pretzel into the soda bath and place on to a prepared baking tray

12. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown

13. Brush cooked pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle with the combined cinnamon and sugar

Enjoy!