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Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels

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These easy homemade soft pretzels are golden, chewy, and perfectly salty — just like your favorite mall snack, but made fresh at home. With a simple dough, a classic baking soda bath, and a buttery finish, they’re a fun and satisfying baking project for any day of the week.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 soft pretzels
  • Category: Snack, Appetizer, Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup baking soda (for boiling bath)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
  • Coarse salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in salt and flour to form a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 20–24 inch rope and shape into pretzels.
  5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add baking soda.
  6. Boil each pretzel for 20–30 seconds, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  8. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • Make cinnamon sugar pretzels by brushing with butter after baking and tossing in cinnamon sugar.
  • Top with shredded cheese before baking for cheesy pretzels.
  • Use dough to make pretzel bites by cutting into 1-inch pieces.
  • Add herbs or spices like garlic powder or Italian seasoning for variety.
  • Stuff with jalapeño and cheese for a savory twist.

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