Description
A straightforward recipe for making soft, chewy pretzel bread at home.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup water (for boiling solution)
- Coarse salt for topping
Instructions
- Mix yeast, warm water, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in the flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 18 inches long. Shape each rope into a pretzel shape.
- In a shallow dish, mix the 1/4 cup baking soda with 1/2 cup water. This is your boiling solution.
- Carefully dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution for 30 seconds, turning to coat both sides.
- Place the dipped pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle generously with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until deep golden brown.
Notes
- For a richer color, you can brush the pretzels with an egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water) before sprinkling with salt.
- If you prefer smaller pretzels, divide the dough into 10 pieces instead of 8.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 54
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: pretzel bread, soft pretzel, homemade bread, yeast bread, baking