Soft Pretzels

Classic golden-brown soft pretzels with a chewy interior and crispy crust, perfect for snacking or parties.

81Min

8Servings

245Cal

MediumLevel

VegetarianKid friendlyvegetarian

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Equipment

mixing bowl

measuring cup

mixing spoon

cutting board

large pot

stove

baking sheet

oven

slotted spoon

Ingredients

Dough

all-purpose flour (room temperature)

500 g

water (warm)

300 ml

active dry yeast

7 g

granulated sugar

25 g

salt

10 g

butter (melted)

30 g

Boiling Solution

water (boiling)

2000 ml

baking soda

60 g

Topping

coarse salt

15 g

Instructions

Activate yeast

Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let sit until foamy.

5 min

Water should be warm, not hot, around 38-43°C

Mix the dough

Combine flour, salt, melted butter, and yeast mixture to form dough.

10 min

Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes

Let dough rest

Cover and let dough rise until doubled in size.

30 min

Place in a warm spot for best rising

Shape pretzels

Divide dough into 8 pieces, roll into ropes, and shape into pretzels.

15 min

Twist ends together and press onto the bottom of the circle

Prepare boiling solution

Bring water and baking soda to a boil in a large pot.

5 minHigh heat

Use a wide pot for easier dipping

Boil pretzels

Dip each pretzel in boiling solution for 30 seconds.

4 minHigh heattimer 0.5 min

Remove with slotted spoon to drain excess liquid

Bake pretzels

Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake until golden brown.

12 min220°Ctimer 12 min

Rotate baking sheet halfway through for even browning

Original recipe

YouTubeRecipe by Chef Nick

Storage

Fridge: 2 days

Freezer: 30 days

Reheat: Oven 180°C 5-7 minutes

Store in airtight container. Reheat to restore crispiness.

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