Soft Pretzel Recipe
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Soft Pretzel Recipe
Description
The Soft Pretzel Recipe starts by activating yeast with warm water and sugar, creating a foamy base for the dough. Salt, oil, sugar, and flour are incorporated, then kneaded into a smooth, elastic dough and left to rise. After rising, the dough is divided and rolled into ropes that are twisted into the classic pretzel shape. Each pretzel is briefly dipped into a hot baking soda bath, a step that promotes the chewy crust and golden color during baking. Sprinkled with kosher salt and baked at a high temperature, the pretzels come out with a crisp, shiny outer layer and soft, tender interior. Brushing with melted butter after baking adds moisture and flavor.
This recipe yields twelve pretzels, making it suitable for sharing or for a group snack. The pretzels can be enjoyed plain or with mustard, cheese dips, or other condiments as desired. They are best eaten fresh but can be reheated gently if needed.
Ingredients
for the pretzels:
- 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/4 cups water warm
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 1/2 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
for the water bath and topping:
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 4 cups water hot
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in the warm water. Let stand until bubbly and foamy, about 5-10 minutes. Add the salt, oil, remaining sugar, and two cups flour, and stir to combine. Add additional flour, 1/4 cup at a time, to form a soft dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then shape into a ball. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450 and line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the baking soda and water, until the baking soda is dissolved.
- Gently punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough out into a long rope, then twist into a pretzel shape. Dip each pretzel into the water bath, then place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake 8-10 minutes, until golden brown, then brush with the melted butter. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 4038mg | 168% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 58IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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