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German Soft Pretzels Recipe

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10 pieces
Calories 250
Enjoy homemade soft pretzels with a chewy interior and crispy exterior, perfect for snacking or sharing.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 5 cups bread flour
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 ⅓ cups lukewarm water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (at room temperature)

Topping

  • pretzel salt or flaky sea salt pretzel salt or flaky sea salt

Baking Soda Bath

  • 6 cups boiling water
  • 2 tbsp baking soda

Instructions 

  • Mix flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and water until shaggy dough forms. Knead with butter, then let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 10 pieces, roll into 20-inch sausages, shape into pretzels, and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Boil water with baking soda, then dip pretzels for 1 minute each, transfer to baking sheets.
  • Sprinkle pretzels with salt and bake for 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Notes

Use oil instead of flour on the countertop to prevent sticking.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Snack
Cuisine: German
Keyword: Pretzels