Description
Enjoy the delightful experience of making Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels right in your kitchen! This simple recipe transforms basic pantry staples into warm, chewy pretzels that are perfect for any occasion. With a soft, fluffy interior and a lightly salted exterior, these treats are highly customizable—add your favorite toppings such as garlic powder or sweet cinnamon sugar to suit your taste. Whether you’re hosting a game night, enjoying family time, or indulging in a cozy movie marathon at home, these pretzels will impress everyone with their irresistible aroma and flavor. Get ready to elevate your snack game!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- ¾ cup baking soda (for boiling)
- Coarse salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes). Gradually mix in flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Divide risen dough into equal pieces and roll each piece into a long rope (24 inches), twisting into pretzel shape.
- Boil water with baking soda in a large pot; drop shaped pretzels into boiling water for about 30 seconds before removing them.
- Place boiled pretzels on parchment-lined baking sheets and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg