Description
Learn how to craft soft and chewy pretzels at home. This recipe provides simple instructions for creating delicious, golden-brown pretzels perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups Warm Water
- 2 ¼ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ⅔ cup Baking Soda
- Coarse Salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a rope about 24 inches long. Twist the rope into a pretzel shape.
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a gentle boil. Carefully dip each pretzel into the bath for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with coarse salt while they’re still hot.
- Allow the pretzels to cool slightly before enjoying with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Store leftover pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For longer storage, freeze wrapped pretzels for up to a month and reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- Ensure water for activating yeast is warm, not hot.
- Knead the dough well for chewy texture.
- Experiment with different toppings.
- Add flour a tablespoon at a time if dough is sticky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 220 kcal