Easy Pretzels
Soft, golden pretzels with a chewy interior and distinctive crust, perfect for snacking or as a homemade treat.
Equipment
Ingredients
Dough
flour
300 g
water
170 ml
active dry yeast
1 tsp
granulated sugar
1 tsp
salt
1 tsp
olive oil
1 tbsp
Boiling Solution
salt
1 tsp
baking powder
1 tsp
Topping
egg (beaten)
1 piece
coarse salt
1 tsp
Instructions
Mix the dough
Combine water, yeast, and sugar first, then add flour, salt, and oil to form the dough.
Coil fold the dough
Perform coil folds multiple times to develop gluten without traditional kneading.
Let the dough rise
Cover the dough and allow it to rise until doubled in size.
Divide and shape pretzels
Divide the risen dough into 4 equal pieces, roll each into a long rope, and shape into the classic pretzel form.
Prepare boiling solution
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt and baking powder to create the alkaline bath.
Boil the pretzels
Briefly dip each shaped pretzel in the boiling solution for a few seconds to set the crust.
Apply egg wash and salt
Brush each pretzel with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt for flavor and shine.
Bake the pretzels
Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown and cooked through.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in an airtight container. Reheat in oven to restore crispiness
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