Description
Delicious homemade soft pretzels that are easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse salt for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and salt. Knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour, covered.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Divide dough into pieces and shape into pretzels.
- Boil water and baking soda in a pot.
- Dip pretzels in boiling water for 30 seconds.
- Place on a baking sheet, brush with egg, and sprinkle salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve warm for best taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Try different toppings like cheese or cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Homemade Soft Pretzels, Soft Pretzels Recipe, Snack Recipe