Description
Indulge in the irresistible taste of homemade soft pretzels with this easy-to-follow recipe. With a golden-brown exterior and a delightfully chewy interior, these pretzels are perfect for snacking, game days, or movie nights. Made with simple pantry ingredients, you’ll be amazed at how quickly your kitchen transforms into a cozy bakery, filling your home with mouthwatering aromas. Prepare to impress family and friends with warm, buttery goodness that beats any store-bought option!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- ¼ cup melted butter
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- 1. Activate the yeast: In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2. Make the dough: Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined, then knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 3. Let it rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 4. Shape the pretzels: Punch down the dough and divide it into equal pieces. Roll each piece into long ropes and twist into pretzel shapes.
- 5. Boil and bake: Boil water in a large pot with baking soda. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds on each side before placing on parchment-lined trays. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle coarse salt on top.
- 6. Bake: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and bake pretzels for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 soft pretzel (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg