Little G is a super picky eater.
There are just a few snacks that he would eat when we are out.
One of the very few items he loves is pretzels.
He is always happy to have a pretzel while we are at the mall, movie theater or at an outdoor fair.
He loves it so much that he asked me to make pretzels for him.
This easy pretzels recipe produces movie theater quality soft and chewy pretzels.
They are very good, considering just how easy it is to make a big batch of them.
You can make these pretzels into regular shapes, or you can just make it into pretzel rods.
Either way, they taste absolutely amazing!
The recipe calls for everyday pantry ingredients so these pretzels are something that you can make while your kids are at school.
As soon as they come back, they will have a tray of warm and delicious pretzels that they can enjoy, with a cream cheese dip or melted cheese.
Enjoy!
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Easy Pretzels Recipe
Easy Pretzels – the best homemade pretzel recipe that is super easy and fail-proof. Soft and chewy at the same time. So good.
Ingredients
- 1/4 oz package, active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- coarse salt, (optional)
Instructions
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In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, butter, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
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Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
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In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water and baking soda to a boil. Punch dough down; divide into 12 portions. Roll each into a log and then make into a regular pretzel shape. Add to boiling water, a few at a time, for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
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Place on greased baking sheets. Lightly beat egg yolk and cold water; brush over pretzels. Sprinkle with the salt. Bake 425° for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
Here is a tutorial on how to shape pretzels.
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Rosalie Hitney
Can you roll the dough around either mozzarella or cheddar cheese?
Dawn Crawford
Do you know how many carbs are in one
Saemma
Made these tonight and they were very tasty l, chewy and easy to make. Thank you so much for sharing.
Lynn
Does this REALLY need half a cup of baking soda? It seems like an awful lot – a whole packet in fact???
Carol
The baking soda is used as part of the bath before baking. Not in thedough
Maryann
This recipe was my first attempt at making soft pretzels and they were great. I will definitely be making them again.
Rasa Malaysia
That’s awesome, thanks for trying my easy pretzels recipe.
Natalia Dzu
thanks for the recipe.very yummy.I used half milk half water,less salt more sugar and vanilla.love it
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome thanks for trying my pretzels recipe!
Mandy B
This looks amazing! My older son loves soft pretzels, so we usually take him to SAM’S Club to buy him one, haha. We’ve discovered that my younger son has allergies to dairy and egg, so he sadly gets left out – this recipe gives me hope that we can finally introduce him to the deliciousness that is soft pretzels! So, obvious question coming next – any suggestions for what to use instead of the egg wash? I’m sure we can substitute another oil, but I’m not sure how to handle the egg part :-)
Rasa Malaysia
Just brush with some butter. I am sure it will work. :)
Lynn
But he’s allergic to dairy as well!!!!
KKelly
You can buy totally vegan butter
NJ
Hi Will it work if pretzel dough is made via bread machine- bread dough function?
Rasa Malaysia
I think so.
Sara @ Last Night's Feast
Yumm! What a tasty snack
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks Sara. :)