Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe: Your New Favorite Snack
Learn how to make soft, chewy homemade pretzels that are perfect for snacking!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 pretzels
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- coarse salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt, mixing until dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape each into a pretzel.
- Boil water and baking soda in a large pot. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds and place on a baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best taste!
- Experiment with different toppings like cinnamon sugar or garlic butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg