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Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe

Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe
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Learn how to make delicious homemade soft pretzels with this easy recipe. These pretzels are soft, chewy, and perfect for snacking.

Ingredients

Pretzel Dough

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 package dry active yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 egg white (optional)
  • sea salt (optional)

Baking Soda Bath

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup baking soda

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until bubbly. Add butter, salt, and flour. Knead for 10 minutes.
  2. Rise the Dough: Allow dough to double in size.
  3. Shape the Pretzels: Divide dough, shape into pretzels, and boil in soda water.
  4. Bake: Brush with egg white, sprinkle with salt, and bake at 425°F for 10 minutes.
  5. Serve: Cool briefly before enjoying, best when fresh or freeze for later.

Notes

  • You can customize your pretzels by adding toppings like sesame seeds, cheese, or cinnamon sugar.
  • For a sweeter pretzel, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar after baking.
  • Experiment with different dipping sauces like mustard, cheese sauce, or sweet glazes.

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