Homemade Soft Pretzels: The Best Easy Recipe You’ll Love
Enjoy the delightful taste of homemade soft pretzels with this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and salt to the mixture, then knead until smooth.
- Let dough rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Divide dough into pieces and shape into pretzels.
- Boil water and baking soda in a large pot, then dip each pretzel for 30 seconds.
- Place on a baking sheet, brush with egg, and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure water is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Experiment with different toppings like garlic or cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
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