Description
A delightful recipe for homemade pretzel bread that’s soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F or 45°C)
- 2/3 cup baking soda (for boiling)
- Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture is frothy.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into equal portions, shaping each piece into a pretzel shape.
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add 2/3 cup of baking soda to it.
- Carefully drop each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove them and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle coarse sea salt over the pretzels.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the water temperature is warm but not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- You can shape the dough into various shapes instead of traditional pretzels if desired.
- For added flavor, try sprinkling some paprika or garlic powder along with the salt.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg