Homemade Soft Pretzels – Easy Recipes for Perfect Bites
These Homemade Soft Pretzels are golden, chewy, and deliciously simple to make.
Servings: 8 pretzels
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tbsp water
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add salt and sugar, then gradually mix in flour until dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each into a rope and shape into pretzels.
- In a pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Boil pretzels one by one for 30 seconds each.
- Place boiled pretzels on baking sheets, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.