Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Add sugar, salt, and flour to the mixture; stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, covered with a towel.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape each into a pretzel.
- In a separate pot, bring water and baking soda to a boil; dip each pretzel into the boiling solution for about 30 seconds.
- Remove and place on a baking sheet; brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Experiment with toppings like cinnamon sugar or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Homemade Soft Pretzels, Soft Pretzel Recipe, Easy Pretzel Recipe