Homemade Soft Pretzels: The Easy, Best Snack for Everyone
Learn how to make delicious homemade soft pretzels that are easy to prepare and perfect for everyone!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- ½ cup baking soda
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into ropes and twist them into pretzel shapes.
- In a large pot, bring water and baking soda to a boil.
- Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then place on the baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle coarse salt on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For a sweeter pretzel, add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top after baking.
- Experiment with different toppings like sesame seeds or cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Homemade Soft Pretzels, Easy Pretzel Recipe, Snack Recipes