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Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe

Soft and chewy homemade pretzels are twisted bread dough poached in water and baked to create a crusty exterior and chewy interior.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 pretzels
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • All Purpose Flour / Maida - 1 cup
  • Sugar - 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Dry Yeast - 1 tsp
  • Water as needed for boiling
  • Baking Soda - 2 tsp

Instructions

  • Take yeast, sugar in a bowl, add warm water and let it sit for 5 mins till it activates.
  • Take flour, salt  in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Add the yeast water, extra water and mix well to a dough. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour till it doubles.
  • Now divide it into 4 balls.
  • Roll it into a log and shape like pretzels as shown in picture.
  • Now place it in a baking pan and leave to rise for 30 mins.
  • Preheat oven to 225 degree c.
  • Take water and bring it to a boil. Add baking soda and mix well.
  • Place pretzels in boiling water and let it poach for a 30 to 45 seconds on each side.
  • Remove to a oiled baking pan.
  • Brush the top with some milk or egg wash and sprinkle with some salt.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 mins.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 320kcal
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