Get ready to impress your friends and family with these easy Homemade Soft Pretzels! These warm, chewy pretzels are perfect for snacking or serving at parties.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delightful batch that rivals your favorite street vendor’s pretzels.
Serving and Pairing Suggestions
Serve your Homemade Soft Pretzels warm, sprinkled with coarse salt, and accompanied by a side of spicy mustard or cheese sauce for dipping. They pair beautifully with a cold beer or a refreshing lemonade, making them perfect for game days or casual gatherings.
For a complete snack spread, consider serving them alongside Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower or Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Wings.
Tips and Notes
- Dough: Use warm water to activate the yeast properly. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, which usually takes about 1 hour.
- Shaping: Roll the dough into long ropes before twisting them into pretzel shapes. Practice makes perfect, so don’t worry if they aren’t perfect on your first try!
- Boiling: Boil the pretzels in a baking soda solution for about 30 seconds before baking. This step gives them that signature chewy texture and beautiful color.
- Toppings: Experiment with toppings! Try adding garlic powder, onion powder, or everything bagel seasoning before baking for extra flavor.
- Storage: Store any leftover pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the oven for a few minutes to restore their warmth and softness.
Enjoy the fun and delicious experience of making Homemade Soft Pretzels as a delightful addition to your snack repertoire!
Homemade Soft Pretzels
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Parchment paper
- 1 Large pot
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Kitchen towel
- 1 Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 4 cups 500g all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 packet - 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 and 1/2 cups - 360ml warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1/4 cup 50g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon 6g salt
- 1/4 cup 60g baking soda (for the water bath)
- Coarse sea salt - for topping
- 1 tablespoon 15g melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add the salt and gradually mix in the flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, boil 10 cups of water and add baking soda.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, roll each piece into a long rope, and twist into a pretzel shape.
- Gently place each pretzel into the boiling water for 30 seconds, then remove and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each pretzel with melted butter and sprinkle coarse sea salt on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with your favorite dips!