The Best Soft Pretzel Recipe Ever
Indulge in the ultimate homemade delight with this best soft pretzel recipe ever! These warm, golden-brown pretzels are irresistibly chewy, sprinkled with coarse salt, and brushed with melted butter. Perfect for movie nights or parties, they’re easy to make and sure to impress family and friends. Elevate your snacking experience and create lasting memories with every twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- ½ cup baking soda
- 2 tsp coarse sea salt (plus extra for topping)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm water with the yeast in a small bowl; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Divide the risen dough into eight portions, roll each into ropes, and shape them into pretzels.
- Boil water with baking soda, gently placing each pretzel in for 30 seconds on each side before transferring to parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 soft pretzel (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg