Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe

• загальний час: 1 hour 25 minutes

Інгредієнти

1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)

1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp granulated sugar

4 cups all-purpose flour

2/3 cup baking soda (for boiling)

1 large egg yolk + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)

Coarse salt for topping

Напрямки

Activate Yeast:

In a bowl, mix warm water and yeast.

Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

Make Dough:

Add salt and sugar to the yeast mixture.

Gradually mix in flour until a dough forms.

Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.

Let Dough Rise:

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Shape Pretzels:

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

Divide dough into 8 equal pieces.

Roll each into a long rope and twist into a pretzel shape.

Baking Soda Bath:

In a pot, boil 9 cups of water with baking soda.

Dip each pretzel for 30 seconds.

Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Egg Wash & Salt:

Brush pretzels with egg wash.

Sprinkle with coarse salt.

Bake:

Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.

Serving Suggestion

Serve warm with cheese dip, mustard, or enjoy plain!

Soft, chewy, and perfectly golden!