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A baking sheet filled with six golden-brown homemade soft pretzels, sprinkled with coarse salt.

Homemade Soft Pretzels

There's something about the warmth of freshly baked pretzels that always brings a smile to my face. The soft, doughy goodness paired with a sprinkle of coarse salt has a way of making even the most ordinary day feel special.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Rise time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 16 pretzels
Calories 154 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large baking sheet
  • Silicone baking mat or parchment paper
  • Pastry Brush
  • Large slotted spoon or tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup milk warmed to 110 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 1 1/4 ounce package fast acting dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 ½ cups flour plus additional for kneading
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 3 cups warm water
  • 1/3 cup baking soda
  • Coarse salt for topping
  • ½ cup 1 stick butter, melted
  • Optional for dipping: mustard sweetened cream cheese, warm cheese sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture is frothy.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir well.
  • Cut the softened butter into small chunks and stir them into the dough mixture. It’s okay if some butter bits don’t fully mix in at this point.
  • Add the remaining 1 ¼ cups flour, mixing until combined.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead for about 5 minutes, adding up to ½ cup of flour if needed, until the dough is soft and slightly sticky.
  • Form the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F and grease a large baking sheet with non-stick spray or line it with a silicone baking mat.
  • Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 30 inches in length. Twist each rope into the classic pretzel shape.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the warm water and baking soda. Stir well.
  • Dip each pretzel into the baking soda bath, then place them on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining pretzels.
  • Sprinkle with Salt Sprinkle each pretzel with coarse salt and bake in the oven for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Check at the 8-minute mark to ensure they don't get too dark.
  • Once baked, remove the pretzels from the oven. Use tongs to dip them into the melted butter, or brush the butter over the top and bottom of each pretzel. Sprinkle with additional coarse salt if desired.
  • Serve the pretzels warm with mustard, sweetened cream cheese, or warm cheese sauce for dipping. Enjoy the soft, buttery goodness with family and friends!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pretzelCalories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 895mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 246IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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