Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe

     This Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe is perfect for those who love making their own bread at home. With a chewy texture and golden crust, these soft pretzels are a delicious addition to your collection of yeast bread recipes. A must-try for fans of classic pretzel recipes!

Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe
    Perfect for a snack or game day!

Ingredients:

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (divided, add more if needed)
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 ⅓ cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons softened butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons baking soda
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt (or to taste)

Instructions:

1. Mix the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour, yeast, and sugar. Stir in the warm water and softened butter until it’s well combined. Let it sit for about 15 minutes, until it starts to bubble.
2. Form the dough: Stir in the salt, then gradually mix in the remaining 2 ½ cups of flour until the dough comes together into a ball.
3. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes, until it’s smooth and stretchy. Add a little extra flour if the dough feels sticky.
4. Shape the pretzels: Divide the dough into 6 pieces and let them rest for a few minutes. Roll each piece into a 15-inch rope, then twist each one into a pretzel shape. Place the pretzels on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let them rise for 15 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 450°F (230°C) and grease a baking sheet.
6. Make the baking soda bath: Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a pot. Stir in the baking soda, then remove the pot from the heat.
7. Dip the pretzels: Dip each pretzel into the baking soda water for about 45 seconds, flipping halfway through, to give them that nice chewy texture.
8. Bake: Place the dipped pretzels back on the baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 8-10 minutes, until they turn golden brown.
9. Finish: Once out of the oven, brush the pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Enjoy them warm!
   

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