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Easy Soft Pretzel Recipe

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Easy Pretzels - the best homemade pretzel recipe that is super easy and fail-proof. Soft and chewy at the same time. So good!

This pretzel recipe is so easy, it’s nearly impossible to mess up, and no lye is used! These soft pretzels are great for snacking and game day parties. | rasamalaysia.com

Easy baked pretzels with simple ingredients.

Although both are delicious soft pretzels are a completely different snack than hard pretzels.

Unlike a crunchy, hard pretzel, these homemade pretzels have a nice crust on the outside but are soft and chewy on the inside.

Is lye one of the pretzel ingredients?

Lye is a very alkaline and corrosive chemical, often used in bagel and pretzel recipes. A chemical reaction during baking makes the lye safe to eat but it’s still dangerous to work with..

Lye gives pretzels and bagels their distinctive, glossy, brown “crust”.

In order to get a similar look without the dangers of using lye, the recipe calls for baking soda as a substitute for lye in the pretzel dough.

Close up homemade pretzel dipped into cream cheese

How long will these pretzels stay soft?

Soft pretzels can be kept at room temperature for up to three days. Simply keep them in a paper bag and store it in a cool, dry place. Keep in mind that the pretzels will harden the longer you keep them.

Soft pretzels in a serving basket.

Can you freeze homemade pretzels?

You sure can! Homemade pretzels will keep well in the freezer for up to six months.

Place the pretzels in a single layer on a baking sheet and transfer to the freezer for about an hour. Once they are frozen, you can place them in zip top freezer bags or freezer-safe containers.

easy soft pretzel recipe without lye

Serving Suggestions

Of course, the most popular way to serve soft pretzels is with plain yellow mustard, but there are plenty of other options, including:

  • Different varieties of mustard, including honey mustard and spicy mustard
  • Nacho cheese
  • Flavored cream cheese
  • Peanut butter
  • Chocolate sauce

How many calories per serving?

This pretzel recipe is 202 calories per serving.

What to Serve with this Recipe?

I recommend the following recipes for party pairings:

Pairs well with:

Easy Pretzel Bites

Texas Toast Garlic Bread Pizza

Cheese Puffs (Gougeres)

Garlic Herb Cheese Bombs

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    Easy Soft Pretzel Recipe

    Servings 12 people
    Prep Time 1 hour
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

    This pretzel recipe is so easy, it’s nearly impossible to mess up! Soft pretzels are great for snacking and game day parties.

    Calories 202 kcal
    Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

    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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (you may only need 4 cups)
    • 8 cups water
    • 1/2 cup baking soda
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 1 tablespoon cold water
    • coarse salt, (optional)
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    Directions

    1. 1
      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).
    2. 2
      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.
    3. 3
      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.
    4. 4
      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.

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Soft Pretzel Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 pretzel)
    Calories 202 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Cholesterol 21mg7%
    Sodium 1687mg73%
    Potassium 56mg2%
    Carbohydrates 38g13%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 80IU2%
    Calcium 15mg2%
    Iron 2.2mg12%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Baking
    Keyword: Easy Pretzels
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    19 COMMENTS... read them below or add one

    1. Rosalie Hitney

      March 20, 2019 at 12:20 PM

      Reply

      Can you roll the dough around either mozzarella or cheddar cheese?

    2. Dawn Crawford

      September 6, 2018 at 4:04 PM

      Reply

      Do you know how many carbs are in one

    3. Saemma

      December 16, 2017 at 4:44 PM

      Reply

      Made these tonight and they were very tasty l, chewy and easy to make. Thank you so much for sharing.

    4. Lynn

      December 16, 2017 at 4:16 PM

      Reply

      Does this REALLY need half a cup of baking soda? It seems like an awful lot – a whole packet in fact???

      • Carol

        September 6, 2018 at 4:01 PM

        Reply

        The baking soda is used as part of the bath before baking. Not in thedough

    5. Maryann

      April 18, 2017 at 7:12 AM

      Reply

      This recipe was my first attempt at making soft pretzels and they were great. I will definitely be making them again.

      • Rasa Malaysia

        April 18, 2017 at 8:33 AM

        Reply

        That’s awesome, thanks for trying my easy pretzels recipe.

    6. Natalia Dzu

      March 3, 2017 at 10:19 AM

      Reply

      thanks for the recipe.very yummy.I used half milk half water,less salt more sugar and vanilla.love it

      • Rasa Malaysia

        March 3, 2017 at 10:36 AM

        Reply

        Awesome thanks for trying my pretzels recipe!

    7. Mandy B

      February 23, 2017 at 7:08 PM

      Reply

      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

        February 23, 2017 at 11:37 PM

        Reply

        Just brush with some butter. I am sure it will work. :)

        • Lynn

          December 16, 2017 at 4:14 PM

          Reply

          But he’s allergic to dairy as well!!!!

          • KKelly

            February 11, 2018 at 9:43 AM

            Reply

            You can buy totally vegan butter

        • Shari A Lueken

          June 18, 2019 at 9:31 PM

          Reply

          5 stars
          I realize that the Woman who asked for ideas on a substitute wash may not read this scince it has been so long but I’ll say it anyways..

          If you forgo the boiling of the pretzel, then you can mix a little bit of baking soda with some warm water in a small container, and directly brush it on to the pretzel prior to baking. It can also give the pretzel a nice crust while leaving the inside soft and chewy.

          • Rasa Malaysia

            June 19, 2019 at 8:54 AM

            Reply

            Thanks for your comment.

    8. NJ

      February 22, 2017 at 7:28 PM

      Reply

      Hi Will it work if pretzel dough is made via bread machine- bread dough function?

      • Rasa Malaysia

        February 23, 2017 at 10:08 AM

        Reply

        I think so.

    9. Sara @ Last Night's Feast

      February 22, 2017 at 2:04 PM

      Reply

      Yumm! What a tasty snack

      • Rasa Malaysia

        February 23, 2017 at 10:08 AM

        Reply

        Thanks Sara. :)

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