Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade soft pretzels with this easy recipe. These pretzels are soft, chewy, and perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Dough:
1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F), 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt
Water Bath:
2/3 cup baking soda
Egg Wash:
1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Topping:
coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Add flour and salt, mix until dough forms. Knead on floured surface for 5-7 minutes. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat & Boil: Preheat oven to 450°F. Boil water and baking soda in a pot.
- Shape & Bake: Divide dough, roll into ropes, twist into pretzels. Boil in baking soda bath, then bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool & Serve: Let pretzels cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a sweet twist, skip the salt and brush with melted butter after baking, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
