Real Homemade Soft Pretzels

Get ready to experience the joy of making **Real Homemade Soft Pretzels**—a bakery-style treat you can easily re-create in your own kitchen! These golden-brown pretzels are irresistibly soft on the inside with a perfectly chewy, salted crust. The recipe uses simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and melted butter, and incorporates a quick baking soda bath to achieve their signature texture and flavor. With just 25 minutes of prep time and a handful of straightforward steps, you’ll shape, boil, and bake your way to eight freshly made pretzels, perfect for snacking, dunking in mustard, or pairing with cheese sauce. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy homemade treat, these warm, pillowy soft pretzels will delight everyone who takes a bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.5 cup Baking soda
• 1 unit Large egg
• 2 tablespoons Coarse salt (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

Step 2

Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top, let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy and activated.

Step 3

Add the flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Use a wooden spoon or dough hook to mix until a dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough by hand or in a stand mixer for about 3-4 minutes, until it feels smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, and cover with a kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly grease the parchment.

Step 7

In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil. Stir to dissolve the baking soda completely.

Step 8

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 20-24 inch rope and twist into a pretzel shape.

Step 9

Carefully drop each shaped pretzel into the boiling baking soda water for 20-30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spatula and place on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 10

In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush the top of each pretzel with the egg wash.

Step 11

Sprinkle the pretzels generously with coarse salt.

Step 12

Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 9-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 13

Remove the pretzels from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm with your favorite dips like mustard or cheese sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1145.3 grams (1145.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2500

Total Fat 78.90g	101%
Saturated Fat 46.00g	230%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 45877mg	1995%
Total Carbohydrate 382.00g	139%
Dietary Fiber 14.50g	52%
Total Sugars 14.00g
Protein 59.30g	119%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 113mg	9%
Iron 24mg	131%
Potassium 744mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.7%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 61.7%