Homemade Auntie Anne's Style Soft Pretzel
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Homemade Auntie Anne's Style Soft Pretzel
Description
Homemade Auntie Anne's Style Soft Pretzels are prepared by activating active dry yeast in warm water with brown sugar and salt, then incorporating bread and all-purpose flour to form a smooth dough. After kneading and rising for about 30 minutes, the dough is divided and rolled into ropes and shaped into pretzels. These are dipped into a warm baking soda water solution, which helps create the characteristic pretzel crust during baking. After placing them on a greased baking sheet and allowing a brief second rise, the pretzels bake at a high temperature until golden brown.
Once baked, the pretzels are brushed with melted butter which adds richness, while coarse salt can be sprinkled on for a traditional savory flavor. Alternatively, for a sweet cinnamon sugar variation, pretzels can be dipped in melted butter and then coated with a cinnamon-sugar mixture. The result is a classic soft pretzel with a chewy interior, crispy edges, and a flavorful crust.
For best results, ensure the dough is kneaded well for elasticity. Salt should be applied right after the baking soda dip so it adheres better. Sea salt works well as a finishing touch. Freshly baked pretzels are best enjoyed shortly after baking while still warm and tender.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water warm
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/8 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup bread flour
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups water warm
- 2 tablespoon baking soda
- To taste, salt coarse
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Sprinkle yeast on lukewarm water in mixing bowl; stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt and stir to dissolve; add flour and knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Let rise at least 1/2 hour.
- While the dough is rising, prepare a baking soda water bath with 2 cups warm water and 2 tbsp baking soda. Be certain to stir often.
- After the dough has risen, pinch off bits of dough and roll into a long rope (about 1/2 inch or less thick) and shape. Dip pretzel in soda solution and place on a greased baking sheet. Allow pretzels to rise again. Bake in the oven at 450 for about 10 minutes or until golden. Brush with melted butter and enjoy!
Notes
- For cinnamon sugar pretzels, dip warm pretzels in melted butter, then coat thoroughly with a cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Apply coarse salt immediately after the baking soda dip and before baking for better adherence.
- Sea salt is a good substitute for pretzel salt and provides a pleasant flavor.
- Brush the finished pretzels generously with melted butter after baking for added richness and sheen.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1608mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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