Soft Pretzels
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Soft Pretzels
Description
Soft Pretzels involve making a yeast dough with brown sugar and lukewarm water, allowing it to rise briefly without kneading. After dividing the dough into portions and shaping them into pretzels, they are quickly dipped into a hot baking soda solution. This step gives the pretzels their distinctive crust and helps browning. Baking at a high temperature quickly develops a golden crust while keeping the interior soft. The pretzels are then brushed with melted butter and finished with a variety of toppings like cinnamon sugar for sweetness, cheddar cheese for richness, or coarse salt for a savory touch. The method is approachable and yields tender, flavorful pretzels.
The baking soda bath and high heat are key to achieving the classic chewy exterior. This recipe includes options for toppings, allowing customization depending on preference. While the dough does not require kneading, letting it rise until nearly doubled ensures a light texture.
These pretzels can be served as a snack or alongside meals. The toppings and buttery finish provide contrasting flavors and textures that enhance the basic pretzel dough. The recipe is suitable for home bakers who want to try pretzel making with a manageable technique and familiar ingredients.
Ingredients
Pretzels
- 1 1/4 cups water lukewarm
- 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Dipping Solution
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups water hot
Toppings
- butter melted
- cinnamon sugar
- cheddar cheese shredded
- salt coarse
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast and sugar into the warm water.
- Add in the flour and mix until combined. No need to knead. Let the dough rise in a warm place until almost doubled which should only take about 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Divide the dough into golf ball sized lumps. Roll each ball into a snake or rope. Twist them into pretzel shapes (or whatever shape you'd like!).
- In a small bowl or a liquid measuring cup, dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. Dip the pretzels into the solution and place on a well-greased cookie sheet or baking pan.
- Bake for about 6 minutes at 500 degrees until they are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and dip the face of the pretzel in melted butter. Add your chosen toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Pretzels
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pretzel | |
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 689mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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