Description
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade soft pretzels. Perfect for snacks or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg yolk, beaten
- coarse salt for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix water, sugar, and salt. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir in flour and melted butter until dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Boil water and baking soda in a large pot.
- Divide dough into 12 pieces and roll each into a rope.
- Shape into pretzels and dip in the boiling water for 30 seconds.
- Place pretzels on a baking sheet, brush with egg yolk, and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for best results.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: homemade soft pretzels, easy pretzel recipe, homemade snack