Homemade Soft Pretzels (Easy & Better Than the Mall!)
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These Homemade Soft Pretzels are warm, fluffy, and have that perfect chewy exterior with a soft interior that rivals Auntie Anne's or Wetzel's Pretzels. Made with simple pantry ingredients and an easy dough recipe, the secret is the quick baking soda bath that gives them that distinctive pretzel flavor and golden-brown color. Whether you make them plain with coarse salt or get creative with toppings, these pretzels are perfect for parties, game day, or satisfying that mall pretzel craving without leaving your house.
Ingredients
Instructions
In large bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Mix until dough forms, then knead on floured surface 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic (or use stand mixer with dough hook for 5-6 minutes).
Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot 1 hour until doubled.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and grease lightly.
In large pot, bring 10 cups water to boil, reduce to simmer, and add baking soda (it will foam).
Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 20-22 inch rope. Shape into pretzel: form U-shape, cross ends twice, bring down to bottom of U and press to seal.
Using slotted spoon, carefully lower each pretzel into simmering baking soda water. Boil 30 seconds per side. Remove and place on prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle wet pretzels with coarse salt. Bake 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown.
Brush hot pretzels immediately with melted butter. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 245 per pretzel
