Soft Pretzels

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 27 mins

  • Servings

    8 pretzels

  • Calories

    209 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Soft Pretzels

Now you can make the classic Soft Pretzels you crave at home from scratch with this super simple and delicious recipe!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ cups warm water (between 105-110 degrees F)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 ounces active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • cup baking soda
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon coarse salt for sprinkling
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Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer bowl, stir together the warm water, sugar, and salt until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Pour in the yeast and allow it to sit for 10 minutes until it starts to foam.
  3. Add in the flour and olive oil and mix thoroughly until a dough forms. This may take about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Grease a medium bowl with some olive oil or non-stick spray. Transfer the dough to the bowl and shape it into a ball. Loosely cover the bowl with plastic and allow it to sit for 1 hour. Do not refrigerate, the dough needs to stay at room temperature.
  5. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. With a sharp knife or a dough cutter, divide the dough into 8 even pieces. Between your hands roll the dough pieces into long snake-like strands, about 2 feet in length. Loop each strand under and around to create a pretzel shape.
  7. Add 1/3 cup baking soda to a large pot of water (a deep pan works too) and bring to a boil. Place each pretzel in the water for 30 seconds on each side. (I usually boil 4 at a time.)
  8. Move the boiled pretzels to the prepared baking sheet and brush lightly with a beaten egg. Sprinkle with as much or as little coarse salt as desired.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before enjoying with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • If you don't have a stand mixer, combine the dough ingredients as instructed in a large mixing bowl. Once the dough starts to come together, turn it out onto a floured work surface and knead for 25 to 40 minutes. Then proceed with the recipe as directed.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1pretzel Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 2399mg (100%) Potassium 84mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 34IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8pretzels

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pretzel
Calories 209kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 2399mg 100%
Potassium 84mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 34IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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