Bake vegan soft pretzels that are warm and chewy, because this easy dairy-free recipe is perfect for snacks, parties, and family fun.
Ingredients (Makes 8 pretzels)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
For the water bath
- 6 cups water
- 2 tbsp baking soda
For topping
- Coarse sea salt
- Optional: sesame seeds or garlic powder
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: First, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Then, let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Make the dough: Next, add flour, salt, and oil, and knead until smooth.
- Rest: After that, cover and let the dough rise for 45–60 minutes.
- Shape: Then, divide the dough and shape into pretzels.
- Boil: Meanwhile, simmer water with baking soda. Dip each pretzel for 20 seconds.
- Bake: Finally, bake at 220°C (425°F) for 12–15 minutes until golden.
Tips for Perfect Soft Pretzels
- First, do not skip the baking soda bath, because it creates chewiness.
- Additionally, knead well for elastic dough.
- Moreover, sprinkle salt right after boiling.
- Finally, bake on a hot tray for better browning.
Variations
- Whole Wheat: Use half whole-wheat flour.
- Cinnamon Sugar: Additionally, skip salt and coat with cinnamon sugar.
- Stuffed Pretzels: Furthermore, fill with vegan cheese.
- Everything Bagel: Also, top with mixed seeds.
Health Benefits
- Since these pretzels are baked, they are lower in fat.
- Additionally, they contain no dairy or eggs.
- Moreover, homemade snacks avoid preservatives.
- Therefore, they are better than store-bought options.
Nutrition Facts (Approximate Per Pretzel)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
Kid-Friendly Version
- First, shape into mini pretzel bites.
- Additionally, reduce salt topping.
- Moreover, serve with vegan cheese or ketchup.
- Finally, let kids help shape the dough.
