Traditional German Brezel
Chewy soft pretzels with a distinctive twisted shape and crispy crust, boiled in baking soda then baked until golden. A classic German bakery favorite perfect for snacking or serving with mustard and cheese.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
8 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Step 2
Add flour and salt to yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 3
Oil a bowl and place dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 5
Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 24-inch rope, then form into a pretzel shape by crossing the ends and folding them over the loop.
Step 6
Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Working in batches, boil pretzels for 30 seconds per side, then transfer to baking sheet.
Step 7
Sprinkle coarse salt generously over each pretzel.
Step 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- wooden spoon
- work surface
- large pot
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- wire cooling rack
- plastic wrap
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
