Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe by Tasty

Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe by Tasty

from tasty.co

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water, warm
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 4 1/2 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons oil, divided
  • ⅔ cup baking soda
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • coarse salt

Directions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix water, salt, and sugar until combined. Add yeast, and let rest 5 minutes until yeast starts to foam.

  2. 2

    Add flour and 2 tablespoons of oil, and mix thoroughly until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Remove the dough and use the remaining oil to cover the bowl.

  4. 4

    Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and leave in a warm place for 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

  6. 6

    Cut dough into 8 pieces and roll them out into thin ropes, twisting the two ends to form a pretzel shape.

  7. 7

    Add baking soda to a large pot of water, and bring to a rolling boil. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds per side.

  8. 8

    Transfer pretzels to a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.

  9. 9

    Enjoy!