Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe
This soft pretzels recipe is made with a simple yeast dough and baked until lightly golden. The ingredient list stays basic, and the method is straightforward: mix, knead, let it rise, shape, brush with egg wash, and finish with coarse salt. If you’re wondering how to make soft pretzels at home, follow these clear steps.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Activate the yeast
Pour the warm water into a bowl. Add the yeast and sugar, then stir. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it looks a bit foamy on top.
Mix and knead
Stir in the salt. Add the flour gradually and bring it together into a soft dough. Knead for about 7–8 minutes; dust with a little extra flour only if it’s too sticky.
Let it rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover. Leave it in a warm spot for about 45 minutes, until noticeably puffed up.
Shape the pretzels
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Divide the dough into 12 pieces. Roll each one into a rope and twist into a classic pretzel shape, pressing the ends down so they hold.
Egg wash and salt
Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Arrange pretzels on a baking sheet, brush with the egg wash, then sprinkle with coarse salt.
Bake and cool briefly
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden. Let them sit on the tray for 5 minutes before serving so the crust sets while the inside stays soft.