Pretzel Churro

Step 1

Combine warm water, sugar and salt in bowl of KitchenAid® Artisan Mini Stand Mixer then sprinkle with yeast. Let stand 5 minutes or until mixture begins to foam. Add flour, butter and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Attach bowl and Dough Hook to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix until well combined. Turn to Speed 4 and knead 4 to 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and pulls away from side of bowl; remove dough from bowl. Clean mixer bowl then coat it well with vegetable oil. Return dough to bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 2

Preheat convection oven to 400°F (or 425°F for standard oven). Line baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush with vegetable oil.

Step 3

Bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil in 8-quart saucepan or roasting pan.

Step 4

Meanwhile, transfer dough to slightly oiled work surface. Combine sugar and ¾ teaspoon cinnamon in small bowl; sprinkle half the mixture onto dough. Gently knead dough to mix in cinnamon-sugar. Divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece to an 8-inch-long rope. Place onto prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Boil pretzels, in batches, 30 seconds. Remove from water with slotted spoon or mesh strainer, drain well and return to baking sheet.

Step 6

Combine egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water in small bowl. Brush tops of each pretzel with egg mixture and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until dark golden brown. Transfer to cooling rack for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Step 7

Bring cream to a simmer in small saucepan over low heat. Add chocolate and cinnamon; cook until chocolate is melted, stirring often. Serve with warm pretzel churros.