Homemade Soft Pretzels

Homemade Soft Pretzels

Recipe:

• 4 cups of all purpose flour
• 1 packet of fast active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups of luke warm water (85 degrees)
• 1 tsp of salt
• 2 tbsp of sugar
• 1 egg (egg wash)

Toppings are optional.

Preheat oven at 350.


Step 1: 

Mix together the luke warm water and the yeast. Stir until the yeast is completely dissolved.

Tip: If you want to help speed up the process add half of the sugar now to feed the yeast.

Let this mixture sit for one hour.

Step 2:

Once your yeast has doubled now you can add the rest of the sugar, salt, and flour.

You want to add your flour slowly and as the dough forms you may have to begin using your hands.

Step 3:

Once all your flour is added it is time to knead the dough! You will need to do this for 5 to 10 minutes by hand or until dough is smooth.

Add flour as needed so that it doesnt stick to the surface or your hands.

Step 4: 

When your dough is nice and smooth roll it out into a rectangle. You will want to be able to cut 20 slices that are about 4 inches long.

Step 5:

When you have all your slices cut then you will need to roll each one until it reaches about 6 to 8 inches.

Step 6: 

Now you want to twist your rolled strips into the pretzel shape and place them on parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Allow room for growth in the oven.


Step 7: 

Once all the pretzels are twisted you will want to take your egg wash and brush the pretzels all over. This will give them the golden brown outside. This is also where you want to add your toppings.

Step 8: 

After all have the egg wash and toppings you now want to place your pretzels in the oven. They need to cook at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes. Or until golden brown on top.

Step 9: 

Let pretzels cool and enjoy!



Additional tips: The pretzels are good for 2 days if kept in an airtight container. If you have any left at that point then place them in the freezer and take them out as needed.