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Homemade Soft Pretzels

Course: Bread, Snack
Cuisine: American, german
Keyword: homemade pretzels, homemade soft pretzels, soft pretzel
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Countryside Cravings
These homemade soft pretzels are so easy to make, and you only need to let the dough rise for 10 minutes! All you need to do is whip up a simple dough and then boil it in baking soda water before baking. Customize your soft pretzels with delicious dips, cinnamon sugar coatings, or a classic coarse salt.
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups very warm water 115-120 degrees F
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • oil for pan
  • 10 cups water
  • 2/3 cup baking soda
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • pretzel salt

Instructions

  • Combine the warm water, honey and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top. Gently stir and allow to sit for 5 minutes to let the yeast dissolve.
  • Add the flours and butter. Using the dough hook mix on a low speed until combined. On medium speed knead the dough for 5-6 minutes. Allow dough to rise in a warm place until double in size (about 30 minutes).
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly brush with oil.
  • Bring the 10 cups of water and baking soda to a rolling boil in a large saucepan or dutch oven.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly greased work surface and divide into 8 equal pieces. Rool out each piece into a 24" long rope. Make a u shape then cross the ends over each other to make the pretzel shape. Place them on your prepared baking sheets.
  • Place the pretzels one at a time into the boiling water for 30 seconds then remove with a large spatula onto the baking sheet. Brush with the egg yolk mixed with water. Sprinkle each with salt. Bake until a dark gold color about 15 minutes. Cool for at least 5 minutes before consuming.

Notes

This recipe was adapted from Alton Brown's homemade soft pretzels
How To Store Soft Pretzels:
You can store your leftover soft pretzels at room temperature for about 2-3 days in a variety of ways. You can keep them in a brown paper bag so the moisture can escape, or wrap them up in saran wrap and leave them on the counter or in a bread box. Reheat them at 350 degrees F for about 5 minutes. 
To make your pretzels last longer, you can allow them to cool and then wrap them up in saran wrap, put them in a freezer bag, and store them in the freezer for about a month. Reheat them at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.