Description
Savor the joy of warm, chewy homemade soft pretzels. Perfect for snacking or sharing during movie nights, these pretzels will become a household favorite.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sea salt (plus extra for topping)
- ⅔ cup baking soda (for boiling)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add warm water while mixing until a dough forms. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into smaller pieces. Roll each piece into long ropes and shape them into pretzels.
- Bring 10 cups of water to a boil; carefully add baking soda. Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds on each side, then drain on paper towels.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place boiled pretzels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake until golden brown (12-15 minutes).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: - Experiment with toppings like cinnamon sugar or everything bagel seasoning for added flavor. - Store leftover pretzels in an airtight container for up to two days; reheat at 350°F for best texture.