The Best Soft Pretzel Recipe Ever
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Few things rival the joy of biting into a warm, golden-brown soft pretzel, with its shiny, crackly crust and pillowy, chewy interior. Whether you're craving a nostalgic treat from a fairground or looking to impress guests with homemade perfection, this recipe delivers every time.
Ingredients
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Add flour, melted butter, and salt. Mix and knead with dough hook for 5–6 minutes until smooth.
p id=”instruction-step-3″>3. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
p id=”instruction-step-4″>4. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
id=”instruction-step-5″>5. Divide dough into 8 portions, roll each into 20-inch ropes, and shape into pretzels.
id=”instruction-step-6″>6. Bring 10 cups water and ⅔ cup baking soda to a boil. Boil each pretzel for 20–30 seconds.
instruction-step-7″>7. Place pretzels on baking sheets, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with salt.
instruction-step-8″>8. Bake 12–14 minutes until golden. Optional: brush with melted butter when done.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 pretzel
- Calories
- 220 calories
- Sugar Content
- 1g
- Sodium Content
- 490mg
- Fat Content
- 3g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 1g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 42g
- Fiber Content
- 1.5g
- Protein Content
- 6g
- Cholesterol Content
- 15mg
