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Homemade Soft Pretzel Recipe

Homemade Soft Pretzel Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pretzels
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to make delicious homemade soft pretzels with this easy recipe. These pretzels are perfect for snacking and are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.


Ingredients

Dough:

  • 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

For Boiling:

  • ⅓ cup baking soda

For Topping:

  • 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • Coarse sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water and yeast, add salt and sugar, mix in the flour gradually to form a dough.
  2. Knead and Rise: Knead the dough, let it rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  3. Boil and Shape: Boil water and baking soda, divide dough, shape into pretzels.
  4. Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, bake until golden brown.

Notes

  • For a sweet version, try a cinnamon sugar coating instead of salt.