Homemade Soft Pretzels
Chewy, warm pretzels with a soft interior and lightly salted crust, ready in under an hour. Perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family dinner.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Step 2
Add warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Cover with a damp towel and let rise for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 4
Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a 16-inch rope.
Step 5
Form each rope into a pretzel: loop the top, cross the ends, then fold down onto the loop.
Step 6
Bring 8 cups water and baking soda to a boil in a large pot.
Step 7
Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds per side, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 8
Preheat oven to 450°F while pretzels finish boiling.
Step 9
Brush each pretzel with melted butter. Sprinkle coarse salt on top.
Step 10
Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown and set.
Step 11
Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- large pot
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
- wire cooling rack
- damp kitchen towel
- pastry brush
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