Best 12 Soft Pretzels Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating soft and delectable pretzels using the renowned recipe from Tasty. In this comprehensive article, we will unravel the secrets behind achieving that perfect combination of chewy texture and golden-brown crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and essential ingredients to elevate your pretzels to pure perfection. Get ready to impress your friends and family with irresistibly soft pretzels that will leave them craving more!

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GIANT MULTI-STUFFED SOFT PRETZEL RECIPE BY TASTY



Giant Multi-Stuffed Soft Pretzel Recipe by Tasty image

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

¾ cup warm water
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
2 tablespoons pizza sauce
2 sticks mozzarella cheese, halved, lengthwise
2 tablespoons mini pepperoni
2 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
coarse salt, for sprinkling
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

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

MINI SOFT PRETZELS RECIPE BY TASTY



Mini Soft Pretzels Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: pizza dough, water, baking soda, large egg, kosher salt, Heluva Good!® Bacon Horseradish Dip

Provided by Heluva Good

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ lb pizza dough
3 qt water, divided
½ cup baking soda
1 large egg
kosher salt, for sprinkling
1 container Heluva Good!® Bacon Horseradish Dip

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Divide the pizza dough into 8 equal pieces. Using your hands, roll a piece into a rope about ¼ inch thick and 15 inches long. Arrange the rope in a U-shape, then twist the ends together once and bring the twisted ends up to rest over the top curve of the rope to make a pretzel shape. Repeat with the rest of the dough pieces.
  • Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. When water is boiling, stir in the baking soda. Working a few at a time, gently lower the pretzels into the water for 45 seconds, flipping halfway through. Carefully transfer the pretzels to paper towels and blot-dry. Place the dried pretzels on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and remaining tablespoon of water. Using a pastry brush, brush the egg wash over the pretzels, then sprinkle with coarse salt.
  • Bake the pretzels for 15-20 minutes. or until deep golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the pretzels with Heluva Good!® Bacon Horseradish Dip.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 2 grams

SOFT PRETZELS RECIPE BY TASTY



Soft Pretzels Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: milk, dark brown sugar, active dry yeast, flour, salt, melted butter, baking soda, egg, pretzel salt

Provided by Pedro Justiniano

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 32 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups milk, warm
4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 packets active dry yeast
8 cups flour
2 tablespoons salt
4 tablespoons melted butter, browned
⅓ cup baking soda
1 egg, beaten
pretzel salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix milk, browned melted butter, and dark brown sugar until combined. Add yeast, and let rest for 5 minutes until yeast starts to foam.
  • Mix in the flour ⅛ at a time. When mixing in the final portion, add salt.
  • Remove the dough and use oil to cover the bowl.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and leave in a warm place for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Cut dough into 32 pieces and roll them out into thin ropes, twisting the two ends to form a pretzel shape.
  • Add baking soda to a large pot of water, and bring to a rolling boil. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds per side.
  • Beat the egg.
  • Transfer pretzels to a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with pretzel salt. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 2 grams

HOMEMADE SOFT PRETZELS



Homemade Soft Pretzels image

For a taste of the fair at home, try Alton Brown's Homemade Soft Pretzels recipe from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 pretzels

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups warm (110 to 115 degrees F) water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 package active dry yeast
22 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 4 1/2 cups
2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
Vegetable oil, for pan
10 cups water
2/3 cup baking soda
1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Pretzel salt

Steps:

  • Combine the water, sugar and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to foam. Add the flour and butter and, using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until well combined. Change to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the side of the bowl, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the dough from the bowl, clean the bowl and then oil it well with vegetable oil. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and sit in a warm place for approximately 50 to 55 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line 2 half-sheet pans with parchment paper and lightly brush with the vegetable oil. Set aside.
  • Bring the 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a rolling boil in an 8-quart saucepan or roasting pan.
  • In the meantime, turn the dough out onto a slightly oiled work surface and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a 24-inch rope. Make a U-shape with the rope, holding the ends of the rope, cross them over each other and press onto the bottom of the U in order to form the shape of a pretzel. Place onto the parchment-lined half sheet pan.
  • Place the pretzels into the boiling water, 1 by 1, for 30 seconds. Remove them from the water using a large flat spatula. Return to the half sheet pan, brush the top of each pretzel with the beaten egg yolk and water mixture and sprinkle with the pretzel salt. Bake until dark golden brown in color, approximately 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes before serving.

HOMEMADE PRETZELS



Homemade Pretzels image

"If you're feeling really festive, you can bake these pretzels in the shape of hot dog rolls and stuff them with German sausages," says Duff.

Provided by Duff Goldman

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 to 16 pretzels

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4-ounce envelope active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 extra-large egg yolks
2 cups bread flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
1/2 cup baking soda
Cooking spray
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
Ramekin of pretzel salt
German mustard, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the dough: In a big bowl, mix the yeast, sugar and 1 1/3 cups warm water and let it sit until the yeast blooms, about 7 minutes. Add the melted butter, kosher salt, egg yolks, bread flour and all-purpose flour and knead the dough until smooth, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Brush the bowl and the dough with olive oil, set the dough in the bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let rise on top of the fridge or in any warm, dry place for 30 to 40 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  • Make the pretzels: In a medium saucepan, mix the baking soda and 4 cups warm water until it is milky, then bring to a simmer over low heat. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cover 3 baking sheets with parchment and spray with cooking spray.
  • Punch down the dough. Cut into 12 to 16 pieces and let rest for 5 minutes. Roll each piece into a 2-foot-long rope. Lift the ends of the rope to make a "U," then cross one end over the other twice to make a double twist in the middle. Fold down the two ends and attach them to the bottom of the ?U? to form a pretzel shape.
  • Working in batches, dip the pretzels into the simmering liquid for 30 seconds, flipping once. Remove using a spider or two wooden spoons and shake off any excess liquid; place on a prepared baking sheet. Lightly flour the pretzels, cover loosely in plastic wrap and let rise for 20 minutes.
  • Brush the pretzels with the melted butter and use cooking spray to coat any little corners you can?t reach with butter. Sprinkle with the pretzel salt. Bake until browned, 8 to 12 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes and serve with mustard.

SOFT PRETZEL



Soft Pretzel image

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

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
6-1/2 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons cold water
Coarse salt

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.

EASY SOFT PRETZEL



Easy Soft Pretzel image

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

3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
1 tablespoon softened butter or vegetable oil
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
Kosher salt
Coarse sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted, optional
Cinnamon-sugar

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 GIANT PRETZELS



Soft Giant Pretzels image

My husband and our friends and family love these soft, chewy pretzels. Let the bread machine mix the dough, then all you have to do is shape and bake these fun snacks. -Sherry Peterson, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 pretzels.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°), divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 quarts water
1/2 cup baking soda
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a bread machine pan, place 1 cup water and next 3 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting. Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons water or flour if needed., When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 8 balls. Roll each into a 20-in. rope; form into pretzel shape. , Preheat oven to 425°. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water and the baking soda to a boil. Drop pretzels into boiling water, 2 at a time; boil for 10-15 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Place pretzels on greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Spritz or lightly brush with remaining 2 Tbsp. water. Sprinkle with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SOFT HOMEMADE PRETZELS



Soft Homemade Pretzels image

Fun to make.

Provided by Pam English

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Pretzel Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon shortening, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
coarse salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Stir yeast into 1 cup warm water in a large bowl; beat in flour, sugar, shortening, and salt to make a dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
  • Place dough into a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal-size pieces. Roll each piece into a rope 18 to 20 inches long.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Shape each rope of dough into a pretzel on the prepared baking sheet; let pretzels rest for 5 minutes. Beat egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and brush yolk mixture over each pretzel; sprinkle each with coarse salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pretzels are golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 676.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CHEWY SOFT PRETZELS



Chewy Soft Pretzels image

These homemade pretzels never last long around our house. My kids love to make them...and eat them! I serve them to company with a variety of dips, such as pizza sauce, ranch dressing, spinach dip or hot mustard. -Elvira Martens, Aldergrove, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
8 cups water
1/2 cup baking soda
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Optional toppings: Kosher salt, sesame seeds, poppy seeds and grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 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. , Punch down dough; divide and shape into 12 balls. Roll each into a 22-in. rope; shape into a pretzel., Preheat oven to 425°. Place water and baking soda in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Place pretzels, 1 at a time, in boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove; drain on paper towels that have been lightly sprayed with cooking spray. , Place on greased baking sheets. Brush with egg; top as desired. Bake until golden brown, 12-14 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

2-INGREDIENT DOUGH PRETZELS RECIPE BY TASTY



2-Ingredient Dough Pretzels Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: self-rising flour, greek yogurt, egg, coarse salt

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ¾ cups self-rising flour, plus more for dusting
1 cup greek yogurt
1 egg, beaten
coarse salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large bowl, mix the self-rising flour and greek yogurt until it comes together to form a ball.
  • Transfer the dough ball to a lightly floured work surface and use your hands to begin flattening and shaping the rough into a roughly 8-inch (20 cm) disk.
  • Using a bench scraper or knife, cut the dough into 8 equal pieces.
  • One at a time, roll each piece out into a roughly 14-inch (35 cm) log.
  • Transfer the logs to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and shape into individual pretzels.
  • Brush the pretzels with egg wash and sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the pretzels are a deep golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CHEESY SOFT PRETZELS



Cheesy Soft Pretzels image

"Fresh and warm from the oven, these chewy twists are a yummy snack even kids can make," jots field editor Ruth Ann Stelfox of Raymond, Alberta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
2/3 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheese, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk just until moistened. , Knead on a floured surface for 1 minute; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12x8-in. rectangle; cut each into 8-in.-long strips. Fold strips in half, pinching the edges, and twist into pretzel shapes. , Place on greased baking sheets. Brush with egg and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients for the most accurate results.
  • Make sure your yeast is active. To test this, combine 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1/4 cup of warm water in a small bowl. Stir in the yeast and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. If the yeast is active, it will start to foam and bubble.
  • Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. This will help to develop the gluten in the dough, which will give the pretzels their chewy texture.
  • Boil the pretzels before baking them. This will help to give them their signature chewy crust and soft interior.
  • Brush the pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle them with salt before baking. This will help to give them a golden brown color and a salty flavor.

Conclusion:

Soft pretzels are a delicious and versatile snack or meal. They can be enjoyed on their own, or they can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as mustard, cheese sauce, or beer cheese. They can also be used to make sandwiches or wraps. With a little practice, you can easily make soft pretzels at home that are just as good as the ones from your favorite bakery.

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