Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels, a simple yet rewarding recipe that transforms pantry staples into warm, chewy snacks. These pretzels boast a fluffy interior and a lightly salted crust, making them perfect for any occasion—be it game night, family gatherings, or cozy movie marathons. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can customize them with your favorite toppings like cheese, garlic powder, or sweet cinnamon sugar. Fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked pretzels and impress your guests with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until a 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 for about 1 hour or until doubled.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Divide the dough into equal pieces and roll each into a long rope (24 inches), twisting into pretzel shapes.
- Boil water with baking soda in a large pot; drop each 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: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg