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Pretzel

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!

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 183 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: International

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

Instructions

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  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.