Description
Indulge in the irresistible joy of homemade soft pretzels that boast a golden-brown crust and a soft, chewy interior. Perfect for game days, movie nights, or casual gatherings, these pretzels are easy to make and delightful when paired with mustard or melted cheese. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a batch that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- ⅓ cup baking soda (for boiling solution)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and brown sugar. Sprinkle active dry yeast on top and let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Gradually add salt and flour to the yeast mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal pieces. Roll each piece into long ropes and twist into pretzel shapes.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and dissolve baking soda in it. Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds before placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of each pretzel and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg