Looking for a new baking challenge? Try these Homemade Soft Pretzels! My recipe will guide you through the process with delicious results.
I always enjoy a kitchen challenge, so I decided to attempt something I’d never tried before. Soft Pretzels. So, after looking at lots of recipes, I finally settled on this one.
I’ve made this recipe several times, and even though I still have some work to do to perfect my pretzel-forming skills, I’m telling you this recipe is definitely a keeper. I made one of the batches while our grandkids were here, and they both gave it a big thumbs up.
And, by the way, it just so happened that there was some warm queso dip going on the stovetop at the same time, and BeeBop had the genius idea of combining the two. Ever had a warm pretzel dipped in queso? No? OMGosh, are you missing out!
How to Make Homemade Soft Pretzels
- Combine all the dough ingredients in a large bowl and beat until well combined. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until soft and smooth.
- Flour the dough and place it in a bag or covered in a bowl to rest for 30 minutes.
- While the dough rests, make the topping. Combine the boiling water and baking soda in a medium bowl or large measuring cup, stirring until the soda is completely dissolved. Note: this mixture will overflow a one-cup measure, so a larger container is needed for mixing. Allow the soda-water mixture to sit and cool to room temperature while you proceed with the pretzels.
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with either a light coat of oil or line it with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Allow the dough to sit uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Pour the cooled soda-water into a 9” square pan.
- Roll each piece of dough into a long thin rope and twist each into a pretzel shape.
- Working with 4 pretzels at a time, place them into the soda-water. Spoon the water over the tops of the pretzels and leave them to sit in the water for 2 minutes.
- Remove with a slotted spoon or spatula and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with coarse kosher or pretzel salt.
- Allow the pretzels to rest, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the pretzels from the oven and immediately brush with the melted butter. Continue brushing until all the butter is used. It’s pretty interesting how the pretzels turn a dark brown immediately when brushed with the butter.
- Serve warm with mustard or cheese sauce.
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Recipe
Homemade Soft Pretzels
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
For the topping:
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- coarse salt
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Combine all the dough ingredients in a large bowl and beat until well combined. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until soft and smooth.2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 package active dry yeast, 1 cup warm water
- Flour the dough and place it in a bag or bowl, covered, to rest for 30 minutes.
- While the dough rests, make the topping. Combine the boiling water and baking soda in a medium bowl or large measuring cup, stirring until the soda is completely dissolved. Note: this mixture will overflow a one-cup measure, so a larger container is needed for mixing. Allow the soda-water mixture to sit and cool to room temperature while you proceed with the pretzels.1 cup boiling water, 2 tablespoons baking soda
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with either a light coat of oil or line it with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Allow the dough to sit uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Pour the cooled soda-water into a 9” square pan.
- Roll each piece of dough into a long thin rope and twist each into a pretzel shape.
- Working with 4 pretzels at a time, place them into the soda-water. Spoon the water over the tops of the pretzels and leave them to sit in the water for 2 minutes.
- Remove with a slotted spoon or spatula and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with coarse kosher or pretzel salt.coarse salt
- Allow the pretzels to rest, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the pretzels from the oven and immediately brush with the melted butter. Continue brushing until all the butter is used.3 tablespoons butter
- Serve warm with mustard or cheese sauce.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.
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These were such an easy pretzel to make, especially having never made them before. They were absolutely delicious!! This recipe will be saved! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Sue! So glad you like them.
I have wanted to make pretzels for years! Love this! I would love them warm dipped in whipped cream cheese…yum!
I love soft pretzels, but alas I know I will never make them. I look at yours and lust, however.