Description
Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels are your gateway to a delightful snack experience that combines warm, chewy goodness with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. These pretzels are surprisingly simple to make, requiring just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time. Perfect for family gatherings, movie nights, or casual entertaining, they can be topped with coarse salt for the classic flavor or dusted with cinnamon sugar for a sweet twist. With this easy recipe, you?ll impress your friends and family while enjoying the satisfaction of homemade treats right from your oven.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ? teaspoons)
- 1 cup warm water (110?F)
- ? cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- ? cup baking soda (for bath)
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, combine warm water, brown sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- 2. Add flour and salt; mix until combined. Knead dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- 4. Preheat oven to 425?F (220?C). Punch down dough and divide into eight pieces; roll each into ropes and shape into pretzels.
- 5. Boil water in a pot; add baking soda. Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds before placing on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- 6. Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For chewier pretzels, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
Experiment with toppings like garlic powder or cheese for added flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze them for future snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg