Homemade Soft Pretzels
These warm, chewy homemade soft pretzels are perfect for snacking during movie nights or serving at parties. Easy to make and customizable with toppings.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 and 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cups warm water Must be warm but comfortable to touch
- 4 and 1/2 cups flour Can add more if dough is sticky
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
Boiling Solution
- 6 cups water
- 2 tbsp baking soda Important for the boiling step
Toppings
- 1 each egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse salt (for topping)
- Everything but the bagel seasoning (for topping)
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Whisk and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, olive oil, and salt to the bowl. Knead for about five minutes until the dough forms a ball.
- Drizzle olive oil on the dough, place back in the bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size.
- After rising, punch the dough down and cut into 12 even pieces.
- Roll each piece into a rope about 18-24 inches long and shape it into a pretzel.
Cooking
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Boil water and baking soda in a large pot. Dip each pretzel in water for 15-30 seconds.
- Transfer pretzels to a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with salt and seasoning.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with cheese dip, mustard, or sweet dips like chocolate. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.