Soft Pretzels
Soft pretzels are the ultimate comfort snack, offering a warm, chewy texture that is simply irresistible. This homemade recipe brings the joy of carnival treats right to your kitchen, perfect for game nights or cozy movie marathons. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can create golden-brown pretzels that are destined to be a crowd-pleaser. Pair them with your favorite dips for an unforgettable experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- â…“ cup baking soda
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water and brown sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let It Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Shape Pretzels: Punch down the risen dough, divide into equal pieces, roll into ropes, and twist into pretzel shapes.
- Boil: Simmer water with baking soda; boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds per side.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Place pretzels on lined baking sheets, brush with melted butter, sprinkle salt, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg