Description
Homemade soft pretzels are the ultimate comfort snack, perfect for game days, movie nights, or any gathering. Their warm, golden-brown crust and chewy interior make them irresistible fresh from the oven. Dipped in mustard or cheese sauce, these delightful treats promise to transform any occasion into a celebration. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can enjoy the aroma of freshly baked pretzels wafting through your kitchen in no time.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- ½ cup baking soda (for boiling)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Let it rise in an oiled bowl covered with plastic wrap for one hour.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into eight pieces. Roll each piece into thick ropes and twist into pretzel shapes.
- Boil water with baking soda in a pot. Drop each pretzel into boiling water for 30 seconds before placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle coarse salt on top. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg