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Soft Pretzels Recipe

Delicious homemade soft pretzels, perfect for a snack or party appetizer.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Pretzel Dough

  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Baking Soda Bath

  • ½ cup baking soda
  • 9 cups water

Topping

  • to taste coarse sea salt

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and melted butter 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 in a warm place for about 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 9 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil.
  7. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and shape into a pretzel.
  8. Carefully dip each pretzel into the boiling baking soda bath for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Sprinkle each pretzel with coarse sea salt.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Homemade, Pretzels, Snack
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