New York Style Soft Pretzels
Transport your kitchen straight to the bustling streets of Manhattan with this irresistible New York Style Soft Pretzels recipe. Featuring a golden, chewy exterior with a soft, fluffy center, these homemade pretzels are a true bakery-quality treat you can create at home. The magic lies in a quick baking soda water bath, which gives these pretzels their signature texture and slightly tangy flavor. With a shine from a delicate egg wash and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt, these pretzels are perfect as an afternoon snack, a game day bite, or paired with your favorite dips. Ready in under two hours, including rising time, this recipe delivers iconic soft pretzels fresh from your oven for endless enjoyment!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1.5 cups Warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.67 cup Baking soda
- 10 cups Water (for boiling)
- 2 tablespoons Coarse sea salt (for topping)
- 1 unit Egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
Slowly add the warm water and melted butter to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until combined.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes (or 5 minutes with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook) until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Form the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl, covering with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 450°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and 2/3 cup of baking soda to a boil.
While the water is heating, divide the risen dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 24-inch rope and shape into a traditional pretzel form.
Carefully place each pretzel into the boiling water, one at a time, for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spatula and place on the prepared baking sheets.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of the boiled pretzels with the egg wash and sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pretzels turn a deep golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2341 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.1 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 246 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 56082 mg | 2438% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 440.7 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 61.7 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 25.9 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 682 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
