Description
These homemade soft pretzels are a delicious treat that are perfect for snacking or serving at parties. They are soft, chewy, and topped with your choice of coarse salt or everything but the bagel seasoning.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 and a 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 and a 1/2 cups warm water
- 4 and a 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
Boiling:
- 6 cups water
- 2 tbsp baking soda
Toppings:
- 1 egg
- coarse salt (for topping)
- everything but the bagel seasoning (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Mix yeast, brown sugar, and warm water. Add flour, olive oil, and salt. Knead until smooth and let rise.
- Shape and boil: Divide dough, shape into pretzels, boil in water and baking soda mixture.
- Bake: Brush with egg, sprinkle toppings, and bake until golden brown.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to your preference, such as adding cheese or herbs.
- These pretzels are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg