Homemade Soft Pretzels - A Classic Snack
Enjoy these homemade soft pretzels with a golden crust and a chewy center. Perfect for snacking or dipping into your favorite sauces.
Servings: 8 pretzels
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 8 cups water (for boiling)
- Coarse salt for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add salt, melted butter, and flour gradually. Knead until smooth.
- Let dough rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Divide dough into pieces, roll into ropes, and shape into pretzels.
- Boil water with baking soda. Dip each pretzel in boiling water for 30 seconds.
- Place pretzels on a lined baking sheet, sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly and enjoy!