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Oven Baked Soft Pretzel
A soft pretzel recipe that creates deliciously soft, slightly chewy pretzels with crisp golden brown coating.
Prep Time
48 mins
Cook Time
48 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 8 pretzels
Calories: 304 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks , Bread
Cuisine:
German , American
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 package
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ounces butter melted
Water Bath
- 10 cups water
- ⅔ cup baking soda
Topping
- 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- kosher salt
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine water, sugar, salt, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes or until foamy.
- Add 2 cups flour and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix on low with a dough hook. Gradually add more until the dough is combined.
- Knead the dough with a dough hook in the mixer until the dough is smooth, about 5 minutes or knead by hand on the counter for 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and set in a warm place to rise for 60 minutes, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and line baking pans with parchment paper. In a large pot, bring water and baking soda to a boil.
- Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a 24-inch rope. Shape each rope into a pretzel by forming a "U" shape and crossing the two ends over each other, then folding them down to the bottom of the "U". Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Gently place the pretzels on a large spatula and lower them into the boiling water. Boil for 10-15 seconds, then gently lift them out of the water and let excess drip off. Place the pretzels on the prepared baking pans, leaving at least 2-inches between them.
- Brush the pretzels with the egg wash, then sprinkle with kosher salt (or toppings as desired).
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the pretzels are golden.
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Notes
- Yeast Use Active Dry Yeast and check the expiration date to ensure the dough rises properly.
- To make without a stand mixer If you don't have a stand mixer, you can knead the dough by hand on the counter for about 10 minutes.
- Make soft pretzel bites Divide dough into 4 pieces and roll into a 24" rope. Cut rope into 2" pieces. Boil as directed and bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden.
- To boil the pretzels, place a pretzel on a large spatula and gently lower it into the boiling water. Use a large slotted spoon to gently remove it from the water.
- Egg wash For a softer crust, use the whole egg. A wash made from egg white only and water will produce a harder, crisper exterior.
- Topping Variations Top this pretzel recipe with sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, cinnamon sugar or cheddar cheese & thinly sliced jalapenos.
Nutrition Information
Calories
304
(15%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
3384mg
(141%)
Potassium
107mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
210IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8pretzels
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 3384mg | 141% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.