Description
Learn how to make delicious soft pretzels at home with this easy recipe. These pretzels are perfect for snacking and are great for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1½ cups warm water (around 110°F)
- 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Boiling:
- 10 cups water
- ⅔ cup baking soda
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Stir in melted butter, flour, and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5–7 minutes. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Boil and Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F. Boil pretzels in water and baking soda, then bake until golden brown.
- Enjoy: Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Serve pretzels warm with mustard or cheese sauce.
- For sweet pretzels, brush with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar instead of salt after baking.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
