Description
Satisfy your snack cravings with these warm, chewy homemade soft pretzels, perfect for sharing with family and friends during movie nights or gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ⅔ cup baking soda (for boiling)
- ½ cup melted butter (for brushing)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- 1. Activate Your Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2. Make the Dough: In another bowl, mix flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and stir until it forms a shaggy dough. Knead on a floured surface for about eight minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3. Let It Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- 4. Shape Your Pretzels: Punch down the risen dough. Divide it into eight equal pieces, roll each into long ropes (about 24 inches), then twist them into pretzel shapes.
- 5. Boil Before Baking: Bring a large pot of water to boil; add baking soda carefully. Drop each pretzel into boiling water for about 30 seconds before removing.
- 6. Bake Them Golden: Place pretzels on parchment-lined baking sheets, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake at 425°F (220°C) for around 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (85g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - Experiment with toppings like garlic powder or onion powder for added flavor. - Store leftover pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. - Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about five minutes to restore freshness.