Soft pretzels, with their golden brown exterior, chewy interior, and slight hint of saltiness, are a delectable treat that can be enjoyed as a snack or alongside a main meal. Whether you prefer them plain, topped with salt, or smothered in sweet or savory toppings, there's no denying the appeal of these twisted delights. If you're looking to make your own soft pretzels at home, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll provide you with a collection of recipes that will help you create perfect pretzels every time. From classic recipes that stay true to the original German tradition to creative twists that add a modern flair, we have something for every taste. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a delightful pretzel-making journey.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SOFT PRETZEL STICKS WITH HONEY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE
Forget about that pretzel stand at the mall, and start making your own at home. These will be such a hit with your family; next time you'll be making a double batch. Coarse salt is traditional, but try sprinkling on some of the Everything Seasoning that's so popular now for another tasty option.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Pretzel Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and yellow mustard in a small bowl, and store in the refrigerator while preparing pretzel sticks.
- Mix yeast and brown sugar in a small bowl; add warm water, and whisk until sugar dissolves. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Mix flour and salt together in a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Add canola oil and gradually pour in the yeast mixture, kneading until smooth and silky, 4 to 5 minutes. If the dough is very sticky, knead in more flour.
- Shape dough into a ball and transfer to a large greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Flatten into a rectangle and cut into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a stick about 7 inches long. Place sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; let rest uncovered for about 25 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Pour about 5 quarts of water in a large, deep pot; stir in baking soda. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Carefully place pretzel sticks in the simmering water in batches for 30 seconds, flipping after 15 seconds. Remove from water and let drain on paper towels.
- Transfer the sticks back to the baking sheet. Brush lightly with butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with the honey mustard dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1652.3 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
EASY SOFT PRETZEL
These pretzels can be made salty or sweet; your choice.-Taste of Home Cooking School
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, water and butter; beat until smooth (mixture will be slightly sticky). Sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons water if dough is dry. Cover and let rest in a warm place 30 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly greased surface; divide into six pieces. Roll each piece into a 24-in. rope. For topping, combine water, sugar and baking soda in a shallow bowl. Shape each rope into a pretzel and dip into the baking solution. Sprinkle pretzels with coarse salt or coarse sugar., Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Dip in cinnamon-sugar, if desired. Serve warm.,
Nutrition Facts :
SOFT PRETZEL BITES
Perfect bite-sized soft pretzels! Add your favorite toppings: salt, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried shallots, dried onions, etc... before baking. Serve with cheese sauce or any dipping sauce of your choice.
Provided by Simply Sundays!
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Pretzel Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place 1 1/2 cups water, butter, brown sugar, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment. Mix until well combined. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Turn mixer on low speed and add 4 cups flour, 1 cup at a time. Add additional 1/2 cup flour if dough appears sticky. Increase speed to medium and knead until dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in more flour if dough still seems a little tacky.
- Oil a large mixing bowl. Add the ball of dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan. Slowly add baking soda and return to a boil.
- Meanwhile, remove dough from the bowl, flatten into a disc shape, and cut into 8 wedges. Roll each wedge into a 24-inch rope. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces.
- Drop batches of dough pieces into the boiling water for about 35 seconds. Remove to the prepared sheet pan. Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush over the tops of each boiled dough piece. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 21.7 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 2207.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
GIANT MULTI-STUFFED SOFT PRETZEL RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: warm water, sugar, active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, salt, olive oil, cream cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh chives, freshly cracked pepper, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, mini pepperoni, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, egg, coarse salt, unsalted butter
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Appetizers
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the water and sugar. Add the yeast and let rest for 5 minutes, until it starts to foam.
- Add the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil, and mix thoroughly until the dough comes together.
- Remove the dough, grease the bowl with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, then return the dough to the bowl and cover with a dish towel or plastic wrap. Let sit in a warm place for 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using your fingers or a rolling pin, stretch or roll the dough out into a long, thin strip, about 30 inches (76 cm) long and 4 inches (10 cm) wide.
- Spread the softened cream cheese down the middle of the dough strip, leaving a 1-inch (2 cm) border on each end.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan, chives, and black pepper over the first third of the cream cheese on the dough strip.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the middle third of cream cheese. Place the mozzarella and pepperoni over the sauce.
- Sprinkle the bacon and cheddar cheese over the cream cheese on the last third of the dough strip.
- Fold and pinch the dough around the cheese fillings along the entire strip, ensuring the ends are closed. Roll slightly to seal and lengthen.
- Carefully form a pretzel shape by taking the ends of the strip, making a "U" shape, twisting the ends around each other, and connecting the ends to the bottom of the "U" shape.
- Transfer the pretzel to the prepared baking sheet and brush with egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then brush with melted butter before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 1 gram
SOFT BEER PRETZEL NUGGETS
What goes together better than beer and pretzels? Not much that I can think of. That's why I put them together into one recipe. I'm always looking for new ways to combine fun flavors. I love the way this recipe turned out! -Alyssa Wilhite, Whitehouse, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat beer to 110°-115°; remove from heat. Stir in yeast until dissolved. In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 425°. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 8 balls. Roll each into a 12-in. rope. Cut each rope into 1-in. pieces., In a Dutch oven, bring 10 cups water and baking soda to a boil. Drop nuggets, 12 at a time, into boiling water. Cook for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain well on paper towels., Place on greased baking sheets. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water; brush over pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to a wire rack to cool. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pretzel nuggets in airtight containers. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave on high 20-30 seconds or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SOFT PRETZEL KNOTS
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together the yeast and warm water. Allow to rest until bubbles begin to form. Add the flour, sugar, and salt. Beat with the hook attachment on low until soft dough begins to form. Turn up the speed to medium and knead the dough for five minutes. Cover the bowl and place in a warm area to rise for one hour. When the dough has doubled in size, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Turn the dough out on a floured surface and form into a long log shape. Cut even strips from the dough. Cut each strip in half and roll out into a thin strip. Twist the strip into a knot and set aside. When all the knots are formed, bring the four cups of water to a boil. Add the baking soda and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat. Dip each pretzel knot into the baking soda water, then transfer it to a paper towel lined plate. Move all the dipped pretzels to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread melted butter over each knot. Top all the pretzels with coarse salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the pretzels are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 4 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 2 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 681 grams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat
SOFT PRETZEL
Big soft pretzels are all the rage in shopping malls across the country. I think it's worth the time to make them from scratch to get the incomparable homemade taste.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 32 pretzels.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, butter, salt, egg and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate for 2-24 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Cut each into 16 pieces. Roll each piece into a 20-in. rope. Shape into a pretzel. , Place on greased baking sheets. Beat egg yolk and cold water; brush over pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 25 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SUPER SOFT PRETZEL ROLLS- EASY TOO!
This is the Quick Soft Breadsticks recipe with a modified cooking technique for the best Pretzel Rolls ever! The dough only has to rise ONCE for 20-30 min.--so easy. I serve them with Sauerkraut Chowder for a Bavarian theme dinner. Everyone loves these!
Provided by Codychop
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix together brown sugar, salt, and yeast in big bowl.
- Mix together oil and water and add this to the sugar and yeast mix.
- Add the flour and mix to a nice doughy (not sticky) consistency. Knead with mixer a few minutes.
- Divide dough into 12 balls and shape into rolls (I like long oval shapes) and let rise on greased foil cover sheet for 20-30 minute until nice and puffy. (I raise mine in a warmed oven--preheat to lowest setting then turn OFF, THEN put in the dough to rise).
- Meanwhile, bring water and baking soda to a SIMMER in a wide pan with straight sides and preheat oven to 375.
- Place 4 rolls in the water and simmer 1 minute then flip and simmer 1 minute more.
- Drain and place on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining rolls.
- Brush rolls with egg white and sprinkle generously with kosher salt. Slash decoratively with a SHARP blade.
- Bake until 'pretzel' brown, about 12-15 minutes.
- Enjoy!
SOFT JUMBO PRETZEL STICKS (SUPER EASY)
Many chain restaurants have now added soft pretzel bread sticks to their menus with various sauces. They won't tell you this, but many restaurants use their white bread dough and not a special "secret recipe". The difference lies in what you do with the dough. The yummy flavor and texture is the result of a quick, 15 second bath...
Provided by Family Favorites
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Roll each piece of dough into a 5" rope. Place on a large prepared baking sheet. Cover with saran wrap sprayed with non-stick spray, place in a warm spot and let rise for about an hour.
- 2. Place 2 quarts of water in a large saucepan. Add baking soda and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Gently place each stick in the soda water and simmer gently for 15 seconds per side.
- 3. Drain on a wire rack and return to prepared baking sheet. (I use parchment paper.) Score lightly every inch or so, if desired. Combine egg with 1 TB. water to make an egg wash. Brush each with egg wash and sprinkle with course salt.
- 4. Bake at 375 degrees for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- 5. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: I like mine with honey mustard or yellow mustard, but a melty cheese sauce is also delicious. On game day, I serve with my Wisconsin Beer Dip. (Recipe in comments section.) Also excellent served with Cheddar Potato Soup.
HOMEMADE SOFT PRETZEL BITES
Adapted from Bobby Flay From the blog Two Peas and Their Pod http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/homemade-soft-pretzel-bites/
Provided by hansje54
Categories Breads
Time 50m
Yield 60 pretzel bites, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the Pretzels:.
- Combine the water, sugar, yeast, and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix with the dough hook until combined. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the salt and flour and mix on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to medium and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and begins to pull away from the side of the bowl, about 3 to 4 minutes. If the dough appears too wet, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. Remove the dough from the bowl, place on a flat surface and knead into a ball with your hands.
- Oil a bowl with vegetable oil, add the dough and turn to coat with the oil. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and place in a warm spot until the dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Bring the water to a boil in a small roasting pan over high heat and add the baking soda.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a flat surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, about 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 ounces each. Roll each piece into a long rope measuring 22 inches and shape. Cut the dough into one inch pieces to make the pretzel bites. Boil the pretzel bites in the water solution in batches. We did about 15 bites at a time. Boil for about 30 seconds. Remove with a large slotted spoon. Place pretzel bites on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Make sure they are not touching. Brush the tops with the egg wash and season liberally with the salt. Place into the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove to a baking rack and let rest 5 minutes before eating. Serve with cheese sauce, recipe below.
- For the cheese sauce:.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and cook until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese until smooth and all of the cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- If you want to make cinnamon and sugar pretzel bites-instead of adding salt, sprinkle the bites with cinnamon and sugar. For the frosting mix-soft cream cheese-about 3 T, powdered sugar, a teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a little bit of milk. Whisk together. Add more milk if it is too thick, if it is too thin, add more powdered sugar. I don't measure. I just guess until the consistency is right.*.
CHEESE AND SOFT PRETZEL SANDWICH
Something different to put in your child's lunchbox! A little more fun to eat than a regular sandwich....customize it to suit your child's (or your own) taste! If you have really thick pretzels, you can cut them in half. Experiment with the flavored pretzels and different cheese and meat combos. This is easily customizable, and is just something different from a regular "sandwich" or "wrap" in a lunchbox! Food.com had a hard time understanding the pretzels....you use the large soft pretzels, like Auntie Annies. You can buy the frozen ones at the grocery store too. You use two for each sandwich.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 1 sandwich, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spread bottom side of each pretzel with 1/2 teaspoon mustard or mayonnaise, or a combination of both.
- To make each sandwich, you want to layer 1 pretzel, mustard/mayo-side up, with 1 slice cheese, 1/4 meat and 1 slice cheese.
- Place the other pretzel, mustard/mayo-side down, over sandwich ingredients and press gently.
SOFT CINNAMON RAISIN PRETZEL WITH 2 TOPPINGS
This is a favorite at our home on movie nights, especially when the kids were in high school. I've included two different ways to serve them; one dipped in a delicious cinnamon sugar coating and the other drizzled with a warm vanilla glaze. Choose your favorite!
Provided by Family Favorites
Categories Other Snacks
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in brown sugar and salt. Add the cake flour; stir well. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
- 2. Stir in the raisins. Place on a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl turning once to grease top. Cover and place in a warm place to rise, about 30 minutes.
- 3. Punch dough down. Divide into 14 balls. Roll each ball into a 15 inch rope.
- 4. In a medium bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water. Dip each rope into baking soda water and drain on paper towels. Form into pretzel shapes and place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter,
- 5. Topping 1- Brush pretzels with additional melted butter. Then dip in cinnamon sugar. Serve warm.
- 6. Topping 2- Warm canned frosting in micro until desired consistency. Drizzle over warm pretzels. Use leftover glaze, thinned with a little milk or 1/2 and half for dipping.
- 7. Glazed
Tips:
- Activate the yeast properly: Use warm water (around 105-115°F) and add a pinch of sugar to help activate the yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Knead the dough thoroughly: Kneading the dough develops the gluten and helps create a smooth and elastic texture. Knead for at least 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is no longer sticky and springs back when you poke it.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: Find a warm spot in your kitchen, such as a sunny windowsill or near a warm oven, to let the dough rise. Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
- Shape the pretzels carefully: Before shaping the pretzels, roll the dough into long, thin ropes. Then, cross the ropes and fold the ends down to form the classic pretzel shape.
- Boil the pretzels before baking: Boiling the pretzels in a baking soda solution creates the distinctive chewy crust and golden brown color. Make sure the baking soda solution is simmering, not boiling, before adding the pretzels.
- Bake the pretzels until golden brown: Bake the pretzels in a preheated oven until they are golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent overbaking.
Conclusion:
Homemade soft pretzels are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or even a light meal. With the right ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can easily make delicious soft pretzels at home. Experiment with different toppings and fillings to create your own unique variations. Whether you prefer classic pretzels, cheesy pretzels, or sweet pretzels, there's a recipe out there for everyone. So why not give it a try and enjoy the satisfaction of baking your own soft pretzels?
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