Sugar-Free Bavarian Pretzel
Satisfy your craving for classic Bavarian pretzels without the sugar in this delightful homemade recipe! Our Sugar-Free Bavarian Pretzel delivers all the chewy, golden goodness you love, using simple pantry staples and zero added sugars. The dough is expertly crafted with all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and a touch of melted butter for richness, while a quick dip in a baking soda solution gives these pretzels their signature golden sheen and slightly tangy flavor. Perfectly sprinkled with coarse sea salt, they bake up into soft, salty perfection in just 15 minutes. Whether enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or paired with your favorite dips, these authentic sugar-free pretzels are sure to become a household favorite. Ideal for a guilt-free indulgence, this recipe is proof that traditional flavor can shine without compromising on ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 0.33 cup baking soda
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 to taste coarse sea salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and instant yeast.
Add salt to the dry mixture and stir until well mixed.
Pour the warm water into the dry ingredients and mix using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, or knead by hand until the dough is smooth and elastic. This should take about 8 minutes.
Add the melted unsalted butter and knead it into the dough until fully absorbed.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil, and slowly add the baking soda, stirring until dissolved. Allow to cool slightly.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
Roll each piece of dough into a rope about 24 inches long, shape it into a pretzel by forming a U-shape, twisting the ends around each other, and pressing them down against the bottom of the U.
Immerse each pretzel in the baking soda solution for 30 seconds, ensuring each pretzel is submerged.
Place the pretzels on the prepared baking sheets.
Sprinkle each pretzel with coarse sea salt to your liking.
Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until they are a rich golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2074 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.5 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.6 g | 113% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 26615 mg | 1157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 369.3 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 52.9 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 603 mg | 13% | |
*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.
