Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels: A Delightful Snack to Savor
Learn how to make easy homemade soft pretzels that are perfect for snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add salt and flour to the mixture, knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape each into a pretzel.
- Boil water in a large pot, add baking soda, and boil pretzels for about 30 seconds each.
- Place on the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- These pretzels are best served warm.
- Experiment with different toppings like cheese or garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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