HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - There’s something magical about homemade soft pretzels. Maybe it’s the warm buttery smell filling the kitchen, the satisfying twist of the dough, or that perfect sprinkle of coarse salt on top. Either way, Madison Eats has a soft pretzel recipe up her sleeve that turns an ordinary afternoon into snack-time heaven.
The best part of this recipe? They’re surprisingly fun to make! You don’t need to be a professional baker to create golden-brown pretzels with chewy centers and bakery-style flavor. Whether you’re making them for game day, movie night, or just because you’re craving comfort food, these pretzels are guaranteed to disappear fast.
Homemade Soft Pretzel recipe:
Ingredients
Dough:
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- 2 1/2 cups Arrowhead Mills Unbleached Bread Flour
- 2.25 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted or spray butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Add the flour and sea salt. Mix until soft and smooth.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Divide dough into 8 pieces.
- Roll each piece into a rope and shape into pretzels.
- Combine warm water and baking soda, then microwave for 1 minute.
- Dip each pretzel into the soda wash and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter and serve warm.
One bite of these warm homemade pretzels, and you may never look at store-bought snacks the same way again. For more recipes from Madison Eats, visit her website About — Madison Eats.
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