Pretzel
User Reviews
4.6
102 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
183 kcal
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Course
Bread
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Cuisine
International
Pretzel
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Easy homemade pretzel recipe with five ingredients without lye. These soft pretzels are 100% homemade, with a nice crust outside and chewy inside. The best!
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Ingredients
- 1/4 oz. (10g) active dry yeast packet
- 1 1/2 cups warm water 110°F to 115°F/37°C to 47°C
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 4 - 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- coarse salt optional
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, butter, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (the dough will be sticky).
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Punch the dough down and divide it into 12 portions. Roll each portion into a log and shape into a traditional pretzel. Add the pretzels to the boiling water, a few at a time, and cook for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Place the pretzels on greased baking sheets. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg yolk and cold water, then brush the mixture over the pretzels. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool. Serve warm.
Notes
- Here is a tutorial on how to shape pretzels.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
2855mg
(119%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 2855mg | 119% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
102 reviews
Excellent
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