Homemade Soft Pretzels recipe

Homemade Soft Pretzels

by Saramin (@678sarin)
5.0
From 1 rating
Prep Time
1hr 30min
Cook Time
18min
Total Time
1hr 48min

Delicious homemade soft pretzels with a golden crust and chewy interior.

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = 1 pretzel)

Dough

  • 1 1/2cups
    Warm Water
  • 1
    pckg Active Dry Yeast
  • 2tsp
    Kosher Salt
  • 1/3cup
    Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 4 1/2cups
    All-Purpose Flour

Boiling Solution

  • 2 2/3cup
    Baking Soda

Topping

  • 1piece
    Egg, yolk only
  • 1tbsp
    Water
  • Sea Salt, to taste

How to make Homemade Soft Pretzels

Prepare the Dough

  1. Combine the warm water, kosher salt, and melted unsalted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top and let it stand for 10 minutes until the yeast begins to foam.

  2. Add the all-purpose flour and mix on low speed using the dough hook until fully incorporated. If the dough is too wet, add more flour one tablespoon at a time.

    Step 1.1: Add the all-purpose flour and mix on low speed using the dough hook until fully incorporated
  3. Increase the mixer speed to medium and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, approximately 4-5 minutes.

  4. Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl and cover with a moist tea towel. Let it sit in a warm place for 1 hour.

    Step 1.1: Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl and cover with a moist tea towel

Shape and Boil the Pretzels

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and line 2 half-sheet pans with parchment paper.

  2. Bring a large pot of water and the baking soda to a rolling boil in a wide-mouth saucepan or roasting pan.

  3. Remove the dough from the bowl and place it on a clean counter. If the dough is sticky, lightly flour the surface. If the dough is dry, lightly oil the work surface.

  4. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Cover any dough you are not immediately working with using a moist tea towel.

    Step 2.1: Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces
  5. Take one ball of dough and roll it out into a 22-inch rope using your hands. Make a U-shape with the dough, cross the right side over to the left, and left over to the right. Gently press the ends into the bottom of the U.

    Step 2.1: Take one ball of dough and roll it out into a 22-inch rope using your hands
  6. Transfer the pretzel to the parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with a damp tea towel while you work on the remaining pretzels.

    Step 2.1: Transfer the pretzel to the parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with a damp tea towel while you work on the remaining pretzels
  7. Place the pretzels, 2 at a time, into the boiling water for 30 seconds, splashing the tops with a spoon. Carefully remove with a wide spatula or spider and return to the parchment-lined baking sheet to rest.

    Step 2.1: Place the pretzels, 2 at a time, into the boiling water for 30 seconds, splashing the tops with a spoon

Bake the Pretzels

  1. Beat the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush each pretzel with the egg wash. Sprinkle with sea salt just before transferring them to the oven.

    Step 3.1: Beat the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water
  2. Place in the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes.

  3. Transfer to a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes before serving.

    Step 3.1: Transfer to a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes before serving

Tips & Tricks

  1. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour one tablespoon at a time.

  2. If your dough is slightly dry, you may lightly oil the work surface.

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My name is Saramin is a culinary enthusiast with a flair for transforming everyday ingredients into delightful, flavour-packed dishes. Passionate about home cooking, Sarin specializes...