Description

Indulge in the warm, buttery goodness of our Soft Pretzel Recipe (Annies Pretzels Copycat). This simple yet delightful recipe brings the iconic mall-style pretzels right to your kitchen, perfect for snacking or entertaining. With a beautifully chewy texture and a golden brown crust, these homemade pretzels are sure to become a family favorite. Serve them with rich cheese dip or zesty mustard for an irresistible treat at game nights, parties, or cozy movie marathons. Enjoy the fun of baking while savoring every bite of this nostalgic comfort food.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup water
2 tsp dry active yeast
410 grams bread flour (about 2 1/2 cups plus 3 Tbsp)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
2 cups warm water (for boiling)
2 tbsp baking soda
Coarse pretzel salt (for topping)
6 tbsp melted unsalted butter (for dipping)

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine whole milk, water, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, mix flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter; mix until combined.
Knead dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Punch down the risen dough, divide into six pieces, and roll into ropes; twist into pretzel shapes.
Boil water in a saucepan; add baking soda and carefully dip each pretzel for about 30 seconds.
Place on prepared sheet, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with salt, and bake for about 8 minutes until golden brown.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 soft pretzel (85g)
Calories: 270
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 15mg