Just a few simple ingredients is all you need to make Homemade Soft Pretzels. This recipe has a warm, buttery, salty exterior and is delicious by itself, or dunked in your favorite cheese dip!
While the thought of soft pretzels might leave you reminiscing over your teen years at the mall or amusement parks, once you make them at home you will never go back to the food court again! These pretzels have a soft interior, and chewy, salty exterior. You will find yourself coming back for seconds and thirds every time you make them!
This recipe is so easy, even the kids can get involved. Between making the dough ropes, dunking in the baking soda mixture, and brushing with melted butter, there is a job for everyone in the family to help out with! These are truly the best soft pretzels. Get ready for it to become your family favorite!
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How do I make sure I make 12 even sized pretzels?
Weigh the dough in ounces before dividing the dough. Divide the weight by 12. This will tell you how much each dough ball should weigh. As you are pinching dough off, weigh each one and add or remove dough as needed to keep them a similar size. You can also eyeball it, and keep them about the size of golf balls.
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How hot of water do I need? What’s the best method for this?
The easiest option is to simply use the hottest water possible from the tap. It does not have to be boiling, but you do want it very hot. Other options are to microwave, boil on stove, or use an electric hot water kettle.
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Are there any flavor variations I can make?
Yes, there are so many flavors that work well with pretzels! Cinnamon and sugar is a popular flavor. To make these, simply sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top after brushing the pretzels with melted butter. Another favorite is cheese pretzels. After dunking in the baking soda mixture, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top right before baking. You will not want to brush melted butter on top of any cheese pretzels, as you do not want the added grease.
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Can you use instant yeast?
Yes
These are so easy and are a huge hit with the family! I’ve made 3 batches in 24 hours and there are 2 left.
I only have little packets of yeast. How could I adapt this so I don’t have to interact with the world outside? ?
One package of yeast contains 2 1/4 teaspoons, so you’ll need to open 2 and measure from there. Put your leftover yeast in a zipper bag and it should stay fresh for the next use!
Thanks so much for replying! Our grocery store is completely out of yeast in jars.
I used one pack of quick rise and it double on stove in less than half hour
How would you store them if not all eaten?
Store in an airtight bag. They should last a few days this way.
Easy recipe to follow
Just tried this recipe while practicing “social distancing”. So delicious and so easy! Thanks! I’ll definitely be trying more of your recipes as this quarantine continues. ?
Not only was the recipe easy to follow, the results were amazing!! I will never buy another mall pretzel again? Thank you
These were so easy and SO DELICIOUS!
Wow, tried this on a Saturday for just my husband and me, made another batch on Sunday for the grandchildren. All went fast. I did some with cheese, and some with plain salt and others with Southwest smoked and chili salts. All were fabulous. This recipe is a real keeper. Thank you for always giving us such yummy treats.
This recipe was so much fun and easy to make. First time and they were great!