Soft Pretzels Recipe
Homemade soft pretzels, perfect for snacking.
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Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Large pot
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients:
Pretzel Dough
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg beaten
- to taste coarse salt
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add baking soda.
- Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and shape into a pretzel.
- Boil each pretzel in the baking soda water for 30 seconds. Remove and place on a baking sheet.
- Brush each pretzel with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes:
Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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