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Homemade Soft Pretzels
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Homemade Soft Pretzels

Are you on the hunt for the perfect Homemade Soft Pretzels recipe? Learn how to make soft pretzels at home with just a few ingredients.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 soft pretzels
Calories: 185 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Snacks, Bread, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup water between 90-110°F, warm
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour adjust as needed
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 tbsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine yeast, warm water, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Stir and let yeast bubble for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Stir in the flour as needed to form a cohesive dough. It should require approximately 3 cups, but the actual amount can vary a bit based on your specific flour brand. Fold the dough out onto a clean surface and knead for 5 minutes.
  3. Place dough back into a clean bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Set in a warm spot in your kitchen and allow the pretzel dough to rise until it roughly doubles in size, about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 475°F. Lined a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Boil 3 cups of water and dissolve the baking soda in it. Remove water pot from heat and allow to cool until just warm.
  6. Divide the pretzel dough into 8 equal pieces, then shape into pretzel shapes.
  7. To shape dough into pretzels, roll each segment into 1" thick ropes. Form the rope into a U-shape.
  8. Then take both ends and twist twice at the top. Invert the twisted edges to the bottom of the U-shape and press dough together to secure.
  9. Quickly dunk the shaped pretzels into the warm baking soda water for 2 minutes, then move them to a lined baking sheet.
  10. Sprinkle the pretzels with EBTB seasoning.
  11. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information

Calories 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 2140mg (89%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 soft pretzels

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185

% Daily Value*

Calories 185kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 2140mg 89%
Potassium 85mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%

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