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Soft Pretzels Recipe

These homemade soft pretzels are chewy, buttery, and delicious. Perfect for a snack or appetizer.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: German
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Pretzel Dough

  • 1 ½ cups warm water 110°F
  • 1 packet active dry yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • to taste coarse salt for sprinkling

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil.
  7. Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and shape into a pretzel.
  8. Boil each pretzel in the baking soda water for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Brush each pretzel with the egg yolk mixture and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Homemade Pretzels, Pretzels, Soft Pretzels
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