CINNAMON-RAISIN SOFT PRETZELS

By AngelaJanet

Ingredients

• 1 pkg (1/4 oz) active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 - 115)
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups cake flour
• 2 to 2 1/4 cups flour
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 2 Tbsp baking soda
• 2 cups hot water (120 -130)
• 3 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in brown sugar and salt. Add cake flour; stir well. Add enough flour to from a soft dough. Stir in raisins. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place ina 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. 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. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush pretzels with butter, then dip in cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm. Yield 14 pretzels.