Description
Soft pretzels are a type of baked bread product, traditionally twisted into a knot shape, that is soft on the inside with a chewy crust.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until foamy.
- Add flour and salt. Mix until combined.
- Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Divide the dough into pieces, roll into ropes, and shape into pretzels.
- Boil water with baking soda in a large pot.
- Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then place on a baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For a sweeter pretzel, add cinnamon sugar as a topping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- These pretzels can be frozen after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Soft Pretzels, Homemade Pretzels, Snack Recipes