Auntie Anne'S Pretzels - Copycat Recipe

Name: Auntie Anne'S Pretzels - Copycat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 pkg.); 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 cup bread flour; 3 cups flour; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons baking soda; coarse salt; 2 -4 tablespoons butter (melted)

Servings: persons

1
Sprinkle yeast on lukewarm water in mixing bowl; stir to dissolve.
2
Add sugar, salt and stir to dissolve; add flour and knead dough until smooth and elastic.
3
Let rise at least 1/2 hour.
4
While dough is rising, prepare a baking soda water bath with 2 cups warm water and 2 tbsp baking soda.
5
Be certain to stir often.
6
After dough has risen, pinch off bits of dough and roll into a long rope (about 1/2 inch or less thick) and shape.
7
Dip pretzel in soda solution and place on greased baking sheet.
8
Allow pretzels to rise again.
9
Bake in oven at 450 for about 10 minutes or until golden.
10
Brush with melted butter.
11
Toppings: After you brush with butter try sprinkling with coarse salt.
12
Or for Auntie Anne's famous Cinnamon Sugar, try melting a stick of butter in a shallow bowl (big enough to fit the entire pretzel) and in another shallow bowl make a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
13
Dip the pretzel into the butter, coating both sides generously.
14
Then dip again into the cinnamon mixture.
15
Notes: The longer and thinner you can make the dough rope, the more like Auntie Anne's they will be.

823

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups water, 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 pkg.), 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Auntie Anne'S Pretzels - Copycat falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Auntie Anne'S Pretzels - Copycat

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