Description
Indulge in the warm, buttery goodness of homemade soft pretzels with this easy recipe. Perfectly chewy with a golden-brown crust and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt, these pretzels are ideal for game nights or cozy movie marathons. Simple enough for beginners yet delicious enough to impress everyone, they pair wonderfully with your favorite dipping sauces. Get ready to bake a batch that will disappear in no time!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1½ cups warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ⅔ cup baking soda (for boiling)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- 1. Activate yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water and brown sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- 2. Prepare dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir until combined. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 3. Let rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled.
- 4. Shape pretzels: Punch down the dough, divide into eight pieces, roll each into ropes (24 inches), and twist into pretzel shapes.
- 5. Boil before baking: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Boil water in a pot, add baking soda, then drop each pretzel in for about 30 seconds before removing.
- 6. Bake: Place boiled pretzels on parchment-lined sheets, sprinkle with coarse sea salt, and bake for about 12 minutes or until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 soft pretzel (85g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg