Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade soft pretzels with this easy-to-follow recipe! These soft, buttery pretzels are reminiscent of your favorite mall treats, making them perfect for snacking, parties, or simply satisfying a craving. With a golden-brown crust and a warm, chewy interior, these pretzels can be enjoyed plain or with a variety of dipping sauces like cheesy goodness or tangy mustard. Plus, they’re fun to make as a family activity—kids will love twisting the dough into classic pretzel shapes!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp dry active yeast
- 410 grams bread flour (2 1/2 cups plus 3 tbsp)
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp baking soda (for boiling)
- Coarse pretzel salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, whole milk, and dry yeast. Allow to sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Stir in brown sugar, salt, and melted butter. Gradually add bread flour and baking powder until dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Let rise in a greased bowl covered with a towel for about 30 minutes or until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Shape the risen dough into pretzels by rolling into ropes and twisting.
- Boil each shaped pretzel in warm water mixed with baking soda for about 30 seconds, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake for approximately 8 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 soft pretzel (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg