Soft Pretzels Are Amazing!
Soft pretzels are a beloved snack and street food that can be found in many parts of the world. These chewy, salty treats are made from a simple dough that is shaped into a knot or twist and then boiled in a solution of baking soda and water before being baked.
If you haven’t tried it yet, these pretzels go great with a Hard Cider Cheese Dip. These are also delicious to have with warm caramel or just plain!
Getting the Gold
To achieve the golden crispiness, I brushed a lightly beaten egg before putting them in the oven. Before baking, this is the opportunity to sprinkle salt or any other toppings (cheese, veggie, pepperoni, etc.)
Overall, soft pretzels are a tasty and beloved snack that are enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack on the go or a tasty treat to share with friends and family, soft pretzels are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Kitchen Tools
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Soft Handmade Pretzels
This easy dough baked into these cute little knots are delicious and a great snack to pairs with a variety of flavors
- Mixing Bowls
- kitchen scale
- steel pot
- baking pans
- parchment paper
- dough scraper
- pastry brush
- 175 grams water (warm (90 – 110F))
- 10 grams kosher salt
- 7 grams granulated sugar
- 3.5 grams active dry yeast
- 335 grams all-purpose flour
- 11 grams vegetable oil (to mix with the dough)
- vegetable oil (for coating the bowl)
- 82 grams baking soda
- 1 large egg
- coarse salt (for topping)
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In a bowl, mix/whisk water, salt, and sugar until combined.
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Add yeast, and let rest for 5 minutes until yeast starts to foam
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Add flour and the 11 grams oil to the yeast and mix thoroughly until a dough form
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Remove the dough and use the remaining oil to cover the bowl
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Add the dough back into the oiled bowl and cover with plastic or wax wrap. Leave it in a warm place for 1hour Preheat oven to 450 F / 230 C
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Preheat oven to 450 F / 230 C. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cut/portion dough into pieces and roll them out into balls. I did about 80 grams, because I like them smaller
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Fill a pot about 3.25 quarts of water and bring it to a boil on high
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Once it is in a rolling bowl add the baking soda slowly as the foam will come up quickly. Bring the heat down to medium
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Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds per side.
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Transfer pretzels to a baking sheet, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown. Time here can be different based on the size you made each ball
