Worlds Greatest Soft Pretzels
These Worlds Greatest Soft Pretzels are a must-try! Soft, chewy, and customizable, they’re perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 5 tablespoons baking soda
- Butter (for brushing)
- Sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the salt and 4 cups of all-purpose flour.
- Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture along with the lukewarm milk. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each into a pretzel.
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Drop the pretzels into the boiling water for about 30 seconds.
- Remove the pretzels, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Allow the pretzels to cool slightly before serving and enjoy them with your favorite dips!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Stand mixer (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Large Pot
Notes
- Store pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For longer storage, freeze pretzels in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Reheat pretzels in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.