Fluffy biscuits combine sweet tea, cinnamon, and pretzel for a warm, satisfying treat.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 cup finely crushed pretzels, plus extra for topping
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
09 - 3/4 cup strongly brewed sweet tea, cooled
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Finishing
12 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
13 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 2 tablespoons finely crushed pretzels
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Set oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup crushed pretzels together in a large bowl.
03 - Add cold butter cubes. Use a pastry blender or fork to cut butter into dry ingredients until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together sweet tea, whole milk, and vanilla extract.
05 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Dough will be sticky; avoid overmixing.
06 - Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, drop 12 mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until biscuits turn golden brown on top.
08 - While biscuits are warm, brush tops with melted butter. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, sprinkle over biscuits, and top with additional crushed pretzels.
09 - Allow biscuits to cool slightly before serving.
