Description
Delicious, warm homemade soft pretzels that are easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1⁄2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 1 packet (2 1⁄4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 10 cups water
- 2⁄3 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in salt, sugar, melted butter, and flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 20-24 inch rope and shape it into a pretzel.
- Using a slotted spatula, dip each pretzel into the boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to the prepared baking sheets.
- Brush the pretzels with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store any leftover pretzels in a paper bag at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: soft pretzels, homemade pretzels, baking, snack recipes