Homemade Soft Pretzels
Soft, warm pretzels with a chewy exterior and airy interior, perfect for a delicious snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 95 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 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
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water, yeast, and sugar. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the dough by combining flour and salt, then adding the yeast mixture and kneading until soft.
- Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Boil 10 cups of water and baking soda in a pot.
- Shape the pretzels by dividing the dough and rolling it into pairs of ropes twisted into pretzel shapes.
- Boil each pretzel in the boiling water for about 30 seconds.
- Brush them with beaten egg mixed with water and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve with homemade mustard or cheese dip. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2 days or freeze for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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