Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Soft Pretzels from scratch with this easy recipe. These pretzels are soft, chewy, and perfect for snacking or serving with your favorite dips.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Other:
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- coarse salt, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Shape the Pretzels: Preheat oven. Boil water and baking soda. Divide dough, shape into pretzels, boil briefly, then place on baking sheets.
- Bake the Pretzels: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, and bake until golden brown.
Notes
- For sweet pretzels, skip the salt topping and brush with melted butter after baking, then coat in cinnamon sugar.