These Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels were a revelation to me the first time I made them. They really are super easy to make! A pretzel is a type of pastry made from dough which is shaped into a knot and decorated with coarse sea salt crystals. Did you know that the secret to a pretzel’s chewy ‘skin’ is bathing it in a baking soda bath before baking it in the oven?
I start these pretzels by making a dough from yeast, warm water, salt, brown sugar, butter and flour. I shape sections of the dough into traditional knot shaped pretzels which I dunk in a boiling water baking soda bath for about 20 seconds. Once the excess water drains from the pretzels, I sprinkle sea salt on top and bake them in the oven. Dee-licious!
To make Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels, you will need the following ingredients:
Mix the yeast and warm water together. Leave for 1 minute before adding the salt, brown sugar, and melted butter. Whisk well.
Gradually add 3 cups of flour and mix with a wooden spoon (or dough hook attached to stand mixer) until the dough is thick and no longer sticky. Add the remaining flour, as needed until the dough is no longer sticky.
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 3 minutes before shaping it into a ball. Cover the dough lightly with a towel and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400 °F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set the baking sheets aside.
Cut the dough into ⅓ cup sections using a knife. Shape the dough sections into a 20-22 inch rope.
Bring the ends together so the dough forms a circle. Twist the ends and then bring them towards yourself. Press them down to make a pretzel shape.
Place the baking soda and water in a large pot and bring to a boil.
Drop each pretzel in the baking soda bath carefully for 20 seconds. Lift the pretzel from the water using a slotted spoon and allow the excess water to drain off.
Place the pretzels on the baking sheet and sprinkle coarse crystals of sea salt on top.
Bake the pretzels in the oven for 12-15 minutes until they are golden brown on top.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
These Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels are delicious when served warm but they will keep for a few days too. Try them soon and make sure you tag all your baking photos with #cookmerecipes.
I made these Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels for a game night and they were a hit. The recipe is truly simple, and I love how the baking soda bath gives them that perfect chew. I was surprised how good they turned out. Thanks for sharing this delightful recipe.
Made these pretzels for a movie night with mates, and they went down a treat. Super easy to whip up and the chewy texture is spot on. Never knew the baking soda bath was key. Definitely a go-to recipe now.
These pretzels were super easy! Made them for family game night.
Oh man, these pretzels are the bomb! I made 'em with my kids for movie night, and the kitchen smelled like a carnival. So easy too! We dunked 'em in that baking soda bath, and they turned out perfectly chewy. Our favorite snack now, no doubt.
These pretzels came out great! Made them with my kids and they loved it. Thanks!
These pretzels were a hit at our family movie night! Even my kids joined me in making them. So easy and yummy!
Yummy!
Fantastic! I made these pretzels while watching a game night with friends and they were a huge hit.
I was nervous trying these pretzels but they turned out amazing! I made them for my friends' movie night, and we all loved them! So easy and fun!
I was blown away by how quick these pretzels are to whip up. I made them for a game night, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the chewy texture and salty topping, a real crowd pleaser for sure.
These pretzels turned family movie night into a fun baking adventure!
Soo easy to make!
I tried these pretzels while reminiscing about my grandma's kitchen. They turned out perfect. The process was easy and fun. A delightful sip of my childhood.
Super easy pretzels!
Amazing! This pretzel recipe brought back so many fun memories of my childhood bake-offs with my mom. So easy and fun to make, and they turned out perfect! Can't wait to share with my husband!
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