Soft Hot Pretzels Recipe

Name: Soft Hot Pretzels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 ¼ cups warm water (110 degrees); 5 cups all-purpose flour; ¼ cup sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons instant malted milk powder (for flavor) (optional); 4 cups simmering water; ½ cup baking soda; kosher salt (for topping); sesame seeds or poppy seeds or mccormick salad seasoning, is great (optional)

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 ¼ cups warm water (110 degrees)
5 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons instant malted milk powder (for flavor) (optional)
4 cups simmering water
½ cup baking soda
kosher salt (for topping)
sesame seeds or poppy seeds or mccormick salad seasoning, is great (optional)

1
In a small bowl dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.
2
Let stand until foamy, 10 minutes.
3
In a large bowl combine dry ingredients.
4
Add oil to yeast mixture.
5
Make a well in center of dry ingredient.
6
Add yeast mixture.
7
If mixture is too dry, add a tblspoon of water at a time until dough is smooth and elastic.
8
knead 8 minutes.
9
Oil a large bowl.
10
Place dough in oiled bowl making sure to flip dough so both sides are covered with oil.
11
Place a piece of plastic over the bowl and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.
12
turn dough onto floured board, and divide into 12 pieces.
13
Roll each piece into an 16 inch long rope.
14
Twist into a pretzel shape.
15
After pretzels are all formed, let rise for 30 minutes.
16
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
17
Make water bath, mix 4 cups simmering water and 1/2 cup baking soda.
18
Dip pretzels into water bath, flip after about 30 seconds on each side.
19
Place pretzels on WELL OILED baking sheet (I foil-line then grease cookie sheet).
20
Sprinkle with kosher salt or desired topping.
21
Bake 10 minutes/ until browned.
22
Enjoy!

639

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 ¼ cups warm water (110 degrees), 5 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Soft Hot Pretzels 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.

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Soft Hot Pretzels

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