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
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Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Additional:
- 2/3 cup baking soda (for water bath)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- coarse salt, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, yeast, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Gradually stir in flour until a dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Shape and Boil: Preheat oven to 450°F. Boil water with baking soda. Divide dough, shape into pretzels, boil briefly, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Brush with egg, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before enjoying!
Notes
- For a sweeter twist, brush baked pretzels with butter and cinnamon sugar.
- Unbaked pretzels can be frozen after shaping for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
