Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water and sugar with yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the Dough: Combine flour and salt in another bowl; gradually add yeast mixture while stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let It Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape Pretzels: Punch down the dough, divide into equal pieces, roll into ropes (24 inches long), and twist into pretzel shapes.
- Boil Pretzels: Bring water to simmer with baking soda; boil each pretzel for 30 seconds per side before transferring to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 soft pretzel (about 100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg