How to Make Homemade Soft Pretzels
I snuck these into the movie theater to eat with friends (instead of buying popcorn). YUM!
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons instant dry yeast
- 1½ cups warm water ((about 105 degrees F))
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- coarse sea salt or kosher salt
- ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, (melted)
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the yeast, warm water and sugar. Add in the flour and salt and knead until smooth (you can use your hands, or you can use a stand mixer with a dough hook for this part).
- 2
Grease a second bowl with nonstick cooking spray and place the dough into the bowl. Cover with greased plastic wrap or a clean dish towel and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2-baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat mats.
- 4
Divide the dough into 8 equal parts. Roll each part into a rope about 24 to 26 inches long and form into a pretzel shape (see the link in my the post for detailed instructions on how to shape a pretzel).
- 5
In a shallow bowl, combine water and baking soda. Submerge each pretzel in the water and then place on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt. Let the pretzels rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- 6
Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush each hot baked pretzel with melted butter immediately after taking them out of the oven.