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Homemade Buttery Soft Pretzels

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Bake your way to pure comfort with these Homemade Buttery Soft Pretzels — golden brown, chewy, and brushed with rich melted butter. Perfect for snacking, party food, or cozy weekend baking, these salted soft pretzels are irresistible straight from the oven! #softpretzels #butterygoodness #homemadesnacks

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water (110°F to 115°F)

  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 and 1/4 teaspoons)

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour

  • 2/3 cup (160g) baking soda

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • Coarse sea salt, for topping

 

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

  2. Stir in the salt and sugar until combined.

  3. Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.

  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

  6. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  7. In a large pot, bring the baking soda and 9 cups of water to a boil.

  8. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape into a pretzel.

  9. Carefully dip each pretzel into the boiling baking soda water for 30 seconds. Place on the prepared baking sheets.

  10. Brush each pretzel with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until deep golden brown.

  12. Immediately brush warm pretzels with melted butter for extra flavor.

Notes

  • For a cinnamon-sugar twist, skip the salt topping and dust baked pretzels with a cinnamon-sugar mix after brushing with butter.

  • These pretzels are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

  • You can freeze the shaped (but unbaked) pretzels for later baking!

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