Description
Bavarian Soft Pretzels are a delightful homemade treat that brings the authentic taste of Germany right into your kitchen. With their warm, chewy texture and golden-brown crust, these pretzels are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s game day, family gatherings, or a cozy night in. Easy to make and fun to shape, they can be paired with a variety of dips like mustard or cheese sauce, making them a versatile snack option. Impress your friends and family with this simple recipe that yields 8 delicious pretzels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110-115°F)
- 1 Tb brown sugar
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- Sea salt or pretzel salt for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, brown sugar, and kosher salt. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for about 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Add flour and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix with a dough hook for about 4 minutes until smooth.
- Shape dough into a ball and let it rise in an oiled bowl covered for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Boil water with baking soda in a large pot.
- Divide dough into 8 portions, shape into pretzels, and boil each for 30 seconds before placing on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Brush with egg yolk mixed with water, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg