Homemade Soft Pretzels: Easy and Indulgent Snack Recipe
Delicious homemade soft pretzels that are easy to make and perfect for a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
- Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dissolve baking soda in boiling water in a shallow pan.
- Shape the dough into pretzels and dip each into the baking soda solution.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For added flavor, try sprinkling some garlic powder on top before baking.
- These pretzels are best enjoyed warm out of the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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