PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH SOFT PRETZELS

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Don't let the pretzel-making process intimidate you. It's easy and they turn out delicious. They are a soft baked pretzel and while the shape may not be perfect, but they're fun to make. The pretzels bake until slightly crisp on the outside while staying soft and chewy on the inside. Serve with a little German mustard or nacho...

Provided by Jeanne Ballough

Categories     Other Breads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
1 1/2 c warm water
1 tsp salt
4 c bread flour or artisan flour
1/2 c additional bread flour
SODA SOLUTION
1/2 c warm water
2 tsp baking soda
pretzel salt

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve yeast in water.
  • 2. Add salt and flour to a bowl. Add dissolved yeast. Mix together.
  • 3. Add some flour to the counter. Knead dough until smooth.
  • 4. Cover with a cloth and let rise 15 minutes.
  • 5. Divide dough into 16 portions.
  • 6. Roll each piece into narrow rolls.
  • 7. Shape pretzel dough.
  • 8. Dip each piece in soda solution.
  • 9. Sprinkle with salt.
  • 10. Place on a greased cookie sheet.
  • 11. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Start to watch the pretzels at 15 minutes to prevent burning.

Supun Roxy
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These pretzels are the best! They're so soft and fluffy, and they have the perfect amount of salt. I can't wait to make them again.


170_56.4_MD. Rohit Hassan
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These pretzels are a bit too soft for my taste. I prefer a pretzel with a little more crunch.


Ali Raza umrami
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I've never made pretzels before, but these turned out great! They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of salt. I'll definitely be making these again.


Tyrone Jumson
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These pretzels are delicious! I love the chewy texture and the salty flavor. They're perfect for a snack or a light meal.


Abuki Ebiro
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I'm a bit disappointed with these pretzels. They're not as soft as I thought they would be, and they're a little too salty for my taste.


Raz
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These pretzels are amazing! They're so soft and fluffy, and they have the perfect amount of salt. I can't stop eating them!


Azeem Gee
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pretzels didn't turn out as soft as I expected. They were still tasty, but I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Arman lewane
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These pretzels are delicious! I love the chewy texture and the salty flavor. They're perfect for a snack or a light meal.


TALENT JOE MANGIZA
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I'm not a huge fan of pretzels, but these were surprisingly good. They're soft and fluffy, with a nice salty flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Km Mondol
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These pretzels are so easy to make! I was worried they would be too complicated, but they're actually really simple. I can't wait to try different variations, like adding cheese or cinnamon sugar.


Rajoanul bari
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I'm a Pennsylvania Dutch native, and I can tell you that these pretzels are authentic. They taste just like the ones my grandmother used to make.


Witchbiitch
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These pretzels are the real deal! I've tried other recipes before, but these are by far the best. They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of salt. I'll definitely be making these again and again.