Description
Delightful homemade soft pretzels with a chewy texture and golden crust, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
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
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast; let it 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 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, roll each piece into a long rope (24 inches), and twist into a pretzel shape.
- Boil water with baking soda in a large pot; drop each shaped pretzel into boiling water for about 30 seconds before removing them.
- Place boiled pretzels on parchment-lined baking sheets; sprinkle with coarse salt and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Experiment with different toppings like sesame seeds or garlic powder for unique flavors. Allow boiled pretzels to dry slightly to ensure crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pretzels, homemade, snack, baking, comfort food
