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Homemade Soft Pretzels

Homemade Soft Pretzels
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Homemade soft pretzels are the ultimate snack for any occasion, offering a warm, chewy texture that is both satisfying and delicious. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to create these classic treats right in your kitchen, ensuring they’re fresh and customizable to your taste. Perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights in, these pretzels pair wonderfully with a variety of dips such as cheese sauce, mustard, or even hummus. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a batch of golden-brown pretzels ready to impress your friends and family in no time. Get ready to indulge in buttery goodness that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • 2 and 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 cups warm water
  • 4 and 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 6 cups water (for boiling)
  • 2 tbsp baking soda
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • Coarse salt (for topping)
  • Everything but the bagel seasoning (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Knead for about five minutes until dough is smooth.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for one hour or until doubled.
  4. Punch down the dough and divide into 12 pieces. Shape each piece into a rope and twist into pretzel shapes.
  5. Preheat oven to 450°F. Boil water with baking soda; dip each pretzel for 15-30 seconds before placing on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Brush pretzels with egg wash and sprinkle with toppings.
  7. Bake for 10-11 minutes until golden brown.

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