Description
Delightful homemade soft pretzels with a golden exterior and warm, chewy interior. Perfect for snacking or sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- â…“ cup baking soda
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and mix until combined. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add baking soda.
- Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a long rope, twisting them into the iconic pretzel shape.
- Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds, then place them on baking sheets.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- For an extra touch of indulgence, brush with melted butter after baking.
Notes
Enjoy these soft pretzels warm, dipped in mustard or cheese sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg