Description
These Soft Pretzels are irresistibly chewy and perfect as a snack or appetizer. Made with simple ingredients like yeast, flour, and butter, they are easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying fresh from the oven.
Ingredients
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- 2 (0.25-ounce) packages active dry yeast (about 1 ½ tablespoons total)
- ½ cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 ¾ cups warm water (about 100-110°f)
- 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for greasing the bowl
- 9 cups water
- ½ cup baking soda
- coarse salt or pretzel salt, to taste
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with 1 teaspoon of sugar and warm water in a small bowl. Let it rest for 10 minutes until foamy.
- In a stand mixer, whisk together flour, remaining ½ cup sugar, and kosher salt. Add oil and yeast mixture, then mix on medium-low speed for 5 minutes until smooth.
- Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and bring 9 cups of water and baking soda to a boil, stirring to dissolve.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 22-24 inches long and twist into a pretzel shape.
- Boil 1-2 pretzels at a time in the baking soda bath for 20-30 seconds, then lift out, shake off excess water, and place on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush warm pretzels generously with melted butter and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure the water temperature for the yeast is warm but not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
Boiling the pretzels helps create a unique flavor and texture, so don’t skip this step.
Use coarse or pretzel salt for the best flavor on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg