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Soft Pretzels

Soft pretzels are so easy to make at home, plus you can freeze the dough too so you can have fresh soft pretzels whenever you want.
Servings: 16
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water, 110 to 115°F
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 oz unsalted butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup baking soda
  • 1 large egg

Instructions
 

  • Combine the warm water, sugar and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes. 
  • Add the flour and butter and, using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until well combined. Change to medium speed and knead about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the side of the bowl. 
  • Remove the dough from the bowl, and place the dough in a glass bowl oiled with vegetable oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for approximately 50 to 55 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Divide the dough into 16 pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a 12-inch rope. Take the dough and make a pretzel shape. Place onto the parchment-lined baking pan.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Using a large saucepan, bring water and the baking soda to a rolling boil.
  • Place the pretzels into the boiling water, a few at a time, for 30 seconds. Remove them from the water using a large flat spatula. Place the pretzels back on a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Beat one large egg. Brush the top of each pretzel with the beaten egg. Bake until dark golden brown in color, approximately 6-7 minutes.

Notes

Recipe source: Alton Brown
Serving: 1pretzel, Calories: 162kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1665mg, Fiber: 1g, NET CARBS: 26
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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