Description
Indulge in the irresistible warmth of easy homemade soft pretzels! These delightful treats combine simple pantry staples to create a golden-brown, chewy snack that’s perfect for any occasion. With a fluffy interior and lightly salted exterior, they can easily be customized with your favorite toppings such as cheese or cinnamon sugar. Whether you’re hosting a game night, enjoying a cozy movie at home, or preparing for a family gathering, this recipe is sure to impress. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the mouthwatering aroma of freshly baked pretzels that are not only fun to make but also delicious to eat!
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- ¾ cup baking soda (for boiling)
- Coarse salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Divide the risen dough into equal pieces and roll each piece into a long rope before twisting into your desired pretzel shape.
- Boil water with baking soda in a large pot; drop each shaped pretzel into boiling water for about 30 seconds.
- Place boiled pretzels on parchment-lined baking sheets, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ensure the water temperature is around 110°F/43°C for proper yeast activation. Kneading for at least five minutes develops gluten for that perfect chewy texture. Feel free to experiment with toppings like garlic powder or everything bagel seasoning.