Homemade
Soft Pretzels
Homemade
Soft Pretzels
RECIPE
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
Chocolate Cream
Warm Water Brown Sugar Active Dry Yeast Bread Flour Kosher Salt Beer Baking Soda Egg Wash
RECIPE
Homemade Soft Pretzels
YIELD
TIME
8 servings
3 hrs
RECIPE
Combine the warm water, brown sugar, and dry yeast in a large bowl.
Step 1
RECIPE
When the yeast mixture looks foamy, stir in the flour, salt, and beer until a stiff dough forms.
Step 2
RECIPE
Knead the dough until it feels silky and elastic (approx. 10 minutes).
Step 3
RECIPE
Step 4
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk
RECIPE
Step 5
Punch down the dough, and divide it into 8 equal portions.
RECIPE
Step 6
Roll each portion of dough into a rope about 20-inches long.
RECIPE
Step 7
Twist into a pretzel shape. Cover loosely with greased plastic wrap, and allow to rise until doubled in volume.
RECIPE
Step 8
Bring a large pot of water to a simmer, and add the baking soda. Boil the pretzels in the liquid for 1 minute on each side.
RECIPE
Step 9
Drain on clean towels, then transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush with egg wash.Sprinkle with salt.
RECIPE
Step 10
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until dark brown and shiny.
RECIPE
RECIPE
Hi! I'm Allie!
When I find myself with a few free moments, I head straight for my kitchen! I'm a former pastry chef who still loves to bake, & to share how easy and fun baking from scratch can be!