Easy Soft Pretzels Recipe
Golden, chewy soft pretzels with a classic baking-soda bath and buttery finish. Perfect warm from the oven.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cup warm water, for the dough about 110°F
- 1.25 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1.25 tsp fine salt
- 2.5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for dough
- 3.75 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 8 cup water, for baking soda bath
- 0.5 cup baking soda for the bath
- 1 tbsp coarse salt or pretzel salt for topping
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for brushing after baking
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Activate yeast: Stir warm water with sugar and yeast. Let foam for 5–10 minutes.
- Mix dough: Add melted butter and salt. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 5–7 minutes.
- Let rise in a greased bowl, covered, until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment and lightly grease.
- Make bath: Bring water to a gentle simmer. Slowly stir in baking soda.
- Shape: Punch down dough. Divide into 8 pieces. Roll each to a 20–24 inch rope and twist into pretzels.
- Dip each pretzel in the soda bath for 20–30 seconds. Drain well and set on sheets.
- Top with coarse salt. Bake until deeply golden, 12–14 minutes.
- Brush hot pretzels with melted butter. Cool a few minutes and serve warm.
Notes
Variation: Skip the salt and brush with butter, then toss in cinnamon sugar. Savory twist: add shredded cheddar and a pinch of garlic powder after the bath. Storage: Keep in an airtight bag up to 2 days; reheat at 350°F for 5 minutes or freeze up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Soft Pretzels Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.