Homemade Pretzels like a Pro
Learn to make delicious pretzels at home with this professional recipe!
Ingredients
| 1 ¼ | cups warm water |
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| 1 ¼ | tablespoons yeast |
| 3 ¾ | cups all-purpose flour |
| ¾ | cup powdered sugar |
| 1 ½ | teaspoons salt |
| 2 | tablespoons vegetable oil |
| 4 | cups warm water |
| 1 ¼ | cups baking soda |
| ¼ | cup butter, melted |
| ½ | cup granulated sugar |
| 2 | teaspoons cinnamon |
Instructions
| 1. | In a small bowl or cup, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Allow it to sit for a few minutes. |
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| 2. | In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the water with yeast and vegetable oil. Mix with a spoon and then knead the dough into a ball using your hands. Knead the dough for 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size. |
| 3. | Once the dough has risen, preheat the oven to 425°F. |
| 4. | Prepare a bath for the pretzels by mixing the baking soda with warm water until mostly dissolved. |
| 5. | Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion on a flat non-floured surface until it is approximately 3 feet long. Shape the pretzels and place them on a baking sheet prepared with non-stick spray. Optional: sprinkle pretzels with kosher salt or pretzel salt before baking. |
| 6. | Bake the pretzels for 8-9 minutes until they turn golden brown. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even cooking. |
| 7. | Allow the pretzels to cool for a couple of minutes. For a savory option, brush them with melted butter before serving. |
| 8. | For a sweet cinnamon sugar coating, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush the unsalted pretzels with melted butter and coat with the cinnamon sugar mixture. |
| 9. | This recipe yields 8 delicious pretzels to enjoy. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 381.7 kcal |
| Protein | 6.9 g |
| Fat | 7.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Sugar | 25.6 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița