Description
Learn how to make deliciously soft and buttery homemade pretzels with this easy recipe. These Buttery Soft Pretzels are the perfect snack for any occasion, with a golden crust and a warm, fluffy interior.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Boiling and Topping:
- 1/3 cup baking soda
- 6 cups water (for boiling)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit until foamy. Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Let it rise for 1 hour.
- Shape the Pretzels: Preheat oven. Boil water and baking soda. Divide dough, shape into pretzels, and boil each in the water.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, and bake until golden brown.
- Finish: Brush with melted butter and serve warm.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated.
- For a sweet version, skip salt and use cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
