Description
Learn how to make Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels with this simple recipe. These pretzels are soft, fluffy, and make a delicious snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Boiling Mixture:
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 10 cups water
For Topping:
- 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water and sugar in a bowl, sprinkle yeast on top, let sit for 5 minutes. Add flour and salt, mix until dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Rise the Dough: Place dough in an oiled bowl, let it rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Shape the Pretzels: Preheat oven. Divide dough, roll into ropes, twist into pretzel shape.
- Boil and Bake: Boil pretzels in baking soda water, bake until golden brown.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a sweet version, skip the salt and brush with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Best enjoyed fresh or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
