Yummy Soft Pretzels

Sink your teeth into these golden, "Yummy Soft Pretzels," a homemade delight that’s perfectly chewy on the inside with a beautifully crisp exterior. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers bakery-quality pretzels made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and a touch of butter for richness. A quick dip in a baking soda bath before baking creates that signature pretzel flavor and golden hue, while a sprinkle of coarse salt adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just over an hour, these pretzels are ideal as a snack, appetizer, or game-day treat. Serve them warm with your favorite dips like cheese sauce or mustard for an irresistible crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.6666666666666666 cup Baking soda
• 10 cups Water (for boiling)
• 1 egg yolk Egg yolk (beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
• 2 tablespoons Coarse salt (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

Step 2

Add the salt, melted butter, and 3 cups of all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined, then gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.

Step 3

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 20-inch-long rope and shape it into a pretzel by twisting the ends together and pressing them down onto the loop.

Step 8

Working one at a time, dip each pretzel into the boiling baking soda water for 30 seconds. Use a slotted spatula to transfer them onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 9

Brush the tops of the pretzels with the beaten egg yolk mixture and sprinkle with coarse salt.

Step 10

Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until deep golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the pretzels from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3501.2 grams (3501.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2075

Total Fat 32.50g	42%
Saturated Fat 16.90g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 246mg	82%
Sodium 58242mg	2532%
Total Carbohydrate 381.80g	139%
Dietary Fiber 14.50g	52%
Total Sugars 13.70g
Protein 55.20g	110%

Vitamin D 18IU	90%
Calcium 78mg	6%
Iron 23mg	128%
Potassium 670mg	14%

*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: 14.3%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 74.8%