Baked goods
Cinnamon Pretzels
40 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.
Description
The recipe won't take much time. The history of this pastry has a deep meaning. It is said that once monks decided to bake pretzels in an unusual shape, symbolizing a praying person. That's why the cookies are shaped in a cross-like form, resembling the crossed arms of a person in prayer.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Sift the flour into a deep bowl. Make a small indentation. Add pieces of cold butter, sour cream, egg yolks, and lemon zest to the flour. Gently mix.
- 2
Step 2
Knead a soft, elastic dough.
- 3
Step 3
Roll the dough into small ropes (20-25 grams) and shape them into pretzels.
- 4
Step 4
Sprinkle the dough with sugar and cinnamon. Then place on a baking sheet.
- 5
Step 5
Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes at 200 degrees.
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Step 6
Delicious pretzels are ready to eat! Enjoy your meal, everyone!