Soft pretzels are a great versatile snack ! When it comes to indulging in snacks, few treats can compare to the iconic soft pretzel. Their easy to make and very tasty.
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Easy soft Pretzel recipe
Whether enjoyed plain, dipped in mustard, or paired with a variety of savory toppings, soft pretzels offer a satisfying combination of flavors and a satisfyingly doughy bite.
Difference between soft and dry pretzels
You might have heard of soft and dry pretzels. But whats really the difference ?
- Soft Pretzels : As the name suggests, soft pretzels have a chewy and tender texture. They are characterized by a slightly crisp exterior, achieved through a brief boiling process before baking.
- Dry Pretzels : Dry pretzels, also known as hard pretzels, have a firm and crunchy texture. They are baked for a longer duration, allowing the dough to dry out completely. The result is a brittle and crisp texture, often accompanied by a satisfying snap when bitten.
INGREDIENTS
The ingredients required for this recipe are :
- Flour
- Salt
- Sugar
- Butter
- Yeast
- Baking soda
- Water
STEP 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients flour and salt.
STEP 2
In another mixing bowl add the warm water (it shouldn’t be boiling hot, it should be just a little bit warmer than luke warm), the yeast, the melted butter and the sugar. Mix well and let the yeast activate for approximately 5-10 min.
STEP 3
Mix both mixtures and kneed the dough for about 10 min.
STEP 4
Let the dough rest for about 10 min.
STEP 5
Cut the dough in seven even pieces (about 75g each) and roll the dough out in approximately a roll of 20-30cm, and form your pretzels.
STEP 6
Bring the water and the baking soda to a boil.
STEP 7
Dip each Pretzel in the baking soda bath for about 20-30seconds and take them out carefully (be extra careful not to burn yourself).
STEP 7
Lay parshment paper on your baking tray and spread your Pretzels out evenly.
STEP 8
Sprinkle sea salt on your Pretzels, or any other topping you’d like such as sesame seeds.
STEP 7
Bake your Pretzel at 200 degrees for 15 min or until brown.
Recipe
Easy soft Pretzel recipe
Ingredients
- 360 ml Warm water
- 7 g Dry yeast
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 15 g Butter melted
- 1 tsp Salt
- 500 g White flour
Baking soda bath
- 50 g Baking soda
- 1200 ml Water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients flour and salt.
- In another mixing bowl add the warm water (it shouldn't be boiling hot, it should be just a little bit warmer than luke warm), the yeast, the melted butter and the sugar. Mix well and let the yeast activate for approximately 5-10 min.
- Mix both mixtures and kneed the dough for about 10 min.
- Let the dough rest for about 10 min.
- Cut the dough in seven even pieces (about 75g each) and roll the dough out in approximately a roll of 20-30cm, and form your pretzels.
- Bring the water and the baking soda to a boil.
- Dip each Pretzel in the baking soda bath for about 20-30seconds and take them out carefully (be extra careful not to burn yourself).
- Lay parshment paper on your baking tray and spread your Pretzels out evenly.
- Sprinkle sea salt on your Pretzels, or any other topping you'd like such as sesame seeds.
- Bake your Pretzel at 200 degrees for 15 min or until brown.
