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Amish Soft Pretzels

Amish soft pretzels are a perfect snack for any occasion! Warm, soft, and buttery, these homemade pretzels will be a family favorite from now on.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Rise Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 271 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the pretzels:
  • 1 cup milk (warmed to 110 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • 1 package fast acting dry yeast (1/4 ounce or 2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 ½ cups flour (plus additional for kneading)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
For dunking:
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 1/3 cup baking soda
For topping:
  • Coarse salt for topping
  • ½ cup 1 stick butter, melted
  • Optional for dipping: mustard, sweetened cream cheese, warm cheese sauce

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Set aside and allow the yeast to proof for 5 minutes until the mixture is frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, the brown sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir well.
  3. Cut the two tablespoons of softened butter into small chunks and stir in to the pretzel batter (some small bits of butter may not fully mix in, but they will be incorporated during kneading).
  4. Add the remaining 1 ¼ cups flour and mix well.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, adding up to ½ cup more flour if needed, until the dough is soft and less sticky (the dough should still be slightly sticky).
  6. Shape the dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top of the dough ball. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and place in a warm location to rise until doubled, 60-90 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. Prepare a large baking sheet by greasing with non-stick cooking spray or covering with a silicone baking mat.
  9. Punch the dough down and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Use the palm of your hand to roll the dough starting in the center and working your way outward to form a long, thin rope of dough. The rope should be about 30 inches long.
  10. In a medium saucepan, combine the 3 cups water and 1/3 cup baking soda and bring to a boil. Stir well.
  11. Twist one of the dough ropes into the shape of a pretzel. Dip the pretzel into the baking soda mixture (use a large slotted spoon to pull the pretzel out). Then place on the prepared baking sheet and reshape if needed. Repeat with the remaining ropes of dough.
  12. Sprinkle the pretzels with coarse salt, then bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes until golden brown. Note: The bottoms of the pretzels will get darker faster than the tops. To prevent burning, you may want to check the pretzels after 8 minutes of baking.
  13. Remove the pretzels from the oven. Use tongs to dip the hot pretzels into the ½ cup of melted butter, or use a pastry brush to baste the tops and bottoms of each pretzel with the butter. Sprinkle with additional coarse salt if desired.
  14. Serve the pretzels warm with dipping sauces if desired.

Notes

  • The calories shown are based on the recipe making 6 large pretzels, with 1 serving being 1 pretzel. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition Information

Calories 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 2071mg (86%) Potassium 109mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 183IU (4%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271

% Daily Value*

Calories 271kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 2071mg 86%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 183IU 4%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.