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Homemade Soft Pretzels

Homemade pretzels are easy to make, soft, buttery, and delicious! With no boil step, these won't take you all day to make!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 12 pretzels
Calories: 232 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour all purpose
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons yeast see note
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter for later
  • 3 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon water

Instructions

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  1. Combine flour, brown sugar, yeast, and salt. 
  2. Add softened butter, milk, and water. Combine. 
  3. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky, not too dry. You may need to adjust the amount of water or flour you use depending on where you live (altitude, weather, etc).
  4. Knead for 5 minutes. 
  5. Let the dough rise until doubled. 
  6. Preheat the oven to 450ºF.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out slightly until it's about 2 inches thick and slice it into about 12 strips.
  8. Twist each rope into a pretzel shape. Place on a lined baking sheet.
  9. Let rise for 20 minutes. 
  10. Combine egg and water. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  11. Bake for about 15-18 minutes, or until dark golden brown on top. 
  12. Brush with melted butter after baking.

Notes

  • I use instant yeast but if you have active dry that will also work just fine. If you prefer to bloom your yeast in water, just add it to the water and then follow the recipe as written, leaving it out in step 1. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 1900mg (79%) Potassium 109mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 199IU (4%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12pretzels

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232

% Daily Value*

Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 1900mg 79%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 199IU 4%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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