Soft Pretzels
Experience the nostalgia of carnival evenings with these soft, chewy homemade pretzels topped with coarse salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 95 minutes
- Yield: 10 pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Form the dough: Add 4 cups of flour and salt to the yeast mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, adding more flour if sticky.
- Let it rise: Shape the dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubles in size.
- Preheat the oven: As the dough rises, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Prepare the boiling solution: In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add baking soda.
- Shape the pretzels: Divide the dough into equal pieces and roll each into a rope, shaping it into your desired pretzel form.
- Boil the pretzels: Boil each pretzel in the baking soda water for about 30 seconds.
- Season with salt: Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of each pretzel.
- Bake to golden perfection: Bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with mustard or a cheesy dip.
Notes
Knead the dough well for a chewy texture. Water should be warm but not hot to activate the yeast. Experiment with shapes and toppings for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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