Homemade Soft Pretzels
Delicious homemade soft pretzels with a crispy crust and soft, chewy interior, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it and the sugar in warm water. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Mix the dry ingredients by combining the flour and salt in a large bowl, then pour in the yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into 8 equal pieces and twist into pretzel shapes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the boiling solution by bringing 10 cups of water to a boil and adding baking soda.
- Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds in the boiling solution.
- Brush each boiled pretzel with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake pretzels for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve with cheese sauce, mustard, or sweet spreads. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 425mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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