Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making your own soft, chewy pretzels with this easy homemade pretzel recipe. Perfect for any occasion—be it game day, a cozy night in, or a festive gathering—these Bavarian-style pretzels boast a golden-brown crust and a satisfying texture that will impress friends and family alike. Enjoy them plain, paired with mustard, or topped with your favorite seasonings for an extra flavor kick. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you’ll be able to create these artisan-style snacks right in your kitchen. Get ready to enjoy warm, fresh pretzels that are sure to be the star of any table!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon barley malt syrup or light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (355 grams) warm water (about 110°F), (divided)
- 5 cups (635 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons (40 grams) food grade lye
- 1 liter (1000 grams) water, room temperature
- Pretzel salt or coarse salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit until frothy.
- Stir in barley malt syrup or brown sugar, then gradually add flour and salt until dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Divide the dough into equal pieces (about 10) and roll each into a long rope. Shape into pretzels by crossing and twisting the ends before folding them back down.
- Prepare the lye bath by carefully mixing food grade lye with room temperature water.
- Dip each pretzel into the lye solution for about 30 seconds before placing them on prepared baking sheets.
- Sprinkle pretzel salt on top and bake for about 16 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Bavarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg