Description
Savor the delightful experience of warm, chewy easy homemade soft pretzels straight from your kitchen! This simple recipe combines minimal ingredients to create a snack that’s perfect for movie nights or gatherings. With a golden crust and customizable flavors, these pretzels are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether dipped in cheese, mustard, or honey butter, they provide a satisfying treat that everyone will love. Get ready for the irresistible aroma of fresh pretzels baking in your oven!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda (for boiling)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle instant yeast on top and let it sit for about five minutes until foamy. Gradually add flour and salt until fully incorporated.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for about an hour.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into eight equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope (about 24 inches) and twist into your desired shape.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Boil about ten cups of water in a large pot and carefully add baking soda. Dip each shaped pretzel into this solution for about 30 seconds.
- Place dipped pretzels on parchment-lined baking sheets, sprinkle with coarse sea salt, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer baked pretzels to wire racks to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding garlic powder or cheese to the dough before shaping.
Brush baked pretzels with melted butter for an enhanced crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg