Homemade Soft Pretzels

By: Kellie Hemmerly

By: Kellie Hemmerly

"The BEST Homemade Soft Pretzels are easier to make than you think. Soft, chewy inside with a salty, crispy outside. They’re made with just a few ingredients you already have in your kitchen. Kids LOVE to help make them, too! This easy Soft Pretzel recipe takes about an hour and 30 minutes from start to finish including rise time and is made with common pantry ingredients like flour, yeast, egg, water, baking soda and salt. They're great served as a snack or to use as a side dish for a comforting soup."

NotesTo reheat pretzels, arrange on a baking sheet and reheat in a 350˚F oven for 2-3 minutes

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Yields12 Pretzels

Preparation Time1 hr 30 min

Cooking Time12 min

Cooking MethodOven

Cooking Vessel Sizebaking sheet

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 package Instant Yeast
22 ounces All Purpose Flour
1 cup Warm Water
1 cup salted butter
8 cups water
1 large egg yolk
1 cup Pretzel Salt

In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, yeast and flour.
Stir in the water and butter.
Using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until well combined.
Increase the speed to medium and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the side of the bowl, approximately 5 minutes.
Remove the dough from the bowl and wipe clean with a paper towel.
Coat the bowl with oil or cooking spray. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest in a warm place for approximately 50 to 55 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size.