Real Homemade Soft Pretzels

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Get ready to experience the joy of making **Real Homemade Soft Pretzels**—a bakery-style treat you can easily re-create in your own kitchen! These golden-brown pretzels are irresistibly soft on the inside with a perfectly chewy, salted crust. The recipe uses simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and melted butter, and incorporates a quick baking soda bath to achieve their signature texture and flavor. With just 25 minutes of prep time and a handful of straightforward steps, you’ll shape, boil, and bake your way to eight freshly made pretzels, perfect for snacking, dunking in mustard, or pairing with cheese sauce. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy homemade treat, these warm, pillowy soft pretzels will delight everyone who takes a bite.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 25 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.5 cup Baking soda
• 1 unit Large egg
• 2 tablespoons Coarse salt (for topping)

📝 Instructions

13 steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

2. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top, let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy and activated.

3. Add the flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Use a wooden spoon or dough hook to mix until a dough forms.

4. Knead the dough by hand or in a stand mixer for about 3-4 minutes, until it feels smooth and elastic.

5. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, and cover with a kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

6. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly grease the parchment.

7. In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil. Stir to dissolve the baking soda completely.

8. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 20-24 inch rope and twist into a pretzel shape.

9. Carefully drop each shaped pretzel into the boiling baking soda water for 20-30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spatula and place on the prepared baking sheets.

10. In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush the top of each pretzel with the egg wash.

11. Sprinkle the pretzels generously with coarse salt.

12. Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 9-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

13. Remove the pretzels from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm with your favorite dips like mustard or cheese sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (139.9g)

Calories		322
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		9.9 g	13%
	Saturated Fat	5.7 g	29%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		46 mg	15%
Sodium		4401 mg	191%
Total Carbohydrate		49.5 g	18%
	Dietary Fiber	1.8 g	6%
	Total Sugars	1.8 g
Protein		7.6 g	15%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	1%
Calcium		15 mg	1%
Iron		2.5 mg	14%
Potassium		78 mg	2%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 711 cal (28.0%%)

Protein: 243 cal (9.6%%)

Carbs: 1583 cal (62.4%%)