Soft, golden pretzels with a fluffy center and chewy crust. Moreover, they’re easy to bake at home and perfect for snacks or parties.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 8 Pretzels)
- 1½ cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ tsp)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
- ⅓ cup baking soda (for boiling)
- Coarse salt for topping
🍞 How to Make Soft, Golden Pretzels
Step 1: Make the Dough
First, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.
Then, add salt, melted butter, and flour gradually to form a soft dough.
Step 2: Knead and Rest
Next, knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth.
After that, cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
Step 3: Shape the Pretzels
Meanwhile, divide dough into equal pieces.
Then, roll into ropes and twist into pretzel shapes.
Step 4: Boil and Bake
Carefully, boil pretzels in baking-soda water for 30 seconds.
Finally, bake at 220°C (425°F) for 12–15 minutes until golden.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Pretzels
- Firstly, don’t skip the baking-soda bath for classic flavor.
- Moreover, boil briefly to avoid bitterness.
- Additionally, brush with melted butter after baking.
- Finally, serve warm for best texture.
🔄 Variations to Try
- Cinnamon Sugar: Toss with sugar and cinnamon after baking
- Cheese Pretzels: Sprinkle shredded cheese before baking
- Garlic Butter: Brush with garlic-infused butter
- Whole Wheat: Replace half the flour with whole wheat
- Mini Pretzels: Shape into bite-sized pieces
💚 Health Benefits
Homemade pretzels contain no preservatives or additives.
Moreover, they are lower in fat than fried snacks.
Because you control ingredients, they can fit balanced diets.
As a result, they’re a better snack choice than store-bought options.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Shape into fun twists or letters
- Skip coarse salt and add sesame seeds
- Serve with mild cheese dip
- Let kids help with shaping
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Pretzel – Approx.)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 3 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
