Delicious Soft Pretzels

These Delicious Soft Pretzels have an authentic taste and soft texture for the ultimate soft pretzel experience at home.

In our house, we enjoy a good movie night. Cozying up to a great movie and a fun snack is the perfect way to end a long week. Popcorn is traditional of course, however, when I am wanting to make movie night a bit more fun, I make these Delicious Soft Pretzels. They taste just like a soft pretzel should. A tad sweet, and soft inside with that little bit of chewy texture on the outside. They make a great snack with or without a movie. In fact, I have served these for fun easy lunches and yes the kids love this one!

Why You Will Love These Pretzels

• They are easy to make!
• This recipe is fun to make with the kids. They love rolling the ropes and being able to help handle the dough.
• These pretzels use simple ingredients that many of us keep on hand.
• They have a delicious authentic soft pretzel taste.
• These pretzels make a great snack, and easy meal and can reheat well to be enjoyed later!

Ingredients

Flour- I use all-purpose for this recipe. It is the perfect type of flour that creates a nice texture for these Delicious Homemade Pretzels.

Sugar- I add just a 1/4 cup plus 1 tsp of white granulated sugar to the pretzel dough. This gives it a touch fo sweetness without it being overly sweet. Just the way a soft pretzel should taste.

Yeast- I suggest using quick dry active yeast for best results as these only sit an hour before baking.

Salt- I like to use sea salt for this recipe. But ordinary table salt will be fine in the dough. However, I do suggest a nice flakey salt to top them with in order to get that true soft pretzel taste and look. I like to use a chunkier sea salt for that or you can use Meldon salt.

Water- The water should be warm but not hot. Between 85℉- 110℉ is the best range for this. Any hotter and you risk killing off the yeast.

Olive Oil- I add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the dough, or you can use vegetable oil for this if you’d like. The oil helps the dough come together.

Butter- I brush the pretzels straight out of the oven before serving. I like to use real butter, salt or unsalted is fine. It gives them a delicious buttery taste!

Baking Soda- When the pretzels are ready to bake, we will dip them in a hot water and baking soda mixture solution just before placing them in the oven.

What You Will Need To Make Them

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting the dough board

1 packet quick acting yeast

1/4 cup plus 1 tsp sugar

1 cup warm water (between 85℉-110℉)

2 tbsp melted butter (for topping, optional)

1.5 tsp of olive oil

1 tsp sea salt plus more for topping (I like to use a chunkier salt for topping, like chunky sea salt or Meldon salt.)

1/3 cup baking soda

4 cups hot water

Directions

In a small bowl combine the 1 tsp of sugar, warm water, and yeast. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes to allow the yeast to dissolve.

Add the flour, salt, and oil. Mix until the dough just comes together. Then attach a dough hook and knead on low for 5 minutes. Place the dough ball into a greased bowl and allow it to rise for 1 hour on the countertop.

When ready, flour a surface and place your dough ball on it.

Cut the dough into 6 pieces. Then take each individual piece of dough and begin rolling them into ropes that are about 1 inch wide and 20 inches long (as shown).

Fold each of them into a pretzel shape. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Heat 4 cups of water until hot. Pour the hot water into a bowl with 1/3 cup of baking soda.

Making sure the baking soda has dissolved.

Then use a slotted spoon to dunk each pretzel in the solution before placing them on the baking sheet to bake.

Make sure to allow room for them to rise on the sheet by spacing them about 1.5 inches apart.

Bake them at 425℉ for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Baking Notes

• If the dough is too sticky, you can add a bit more flour to the dough ball.
• Use a candy thermometer to ensure the warm water you use is not too hot. Anything above 110℉ might kill the yeast.
• This recipe will make 6 soft pretzels.
• Use all-purpose flour for best results.

Serving Suggestions

• These are great to have for a fun lunch, the kids really love them!
• Make a homemade cheese sauce for dipping them in.
• Enjoy them sweet by adding a cinnamon and sugar topping.

FAQ

Can I make these gluten-free?

You can! I suggest a great gluten-free flour like King Arthurs’s Gluten-Free all-purpose. Be sure to use an all-purpose with any brand of gluten-free flour you use.

Do these reheat well?

Yes, I pop mine into a toaster oven which helps soften them and also gives them a toasty outside as if they just came out of the oven.

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