Description
Delicious homemade pretzels perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Yeast (1 package)
- 1 cup Warm Water (about 110 degrees)
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 3 cups Bread Flour (or all-purpose)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Salt
- 6 cups Water
- 3 Tablespoons Baking Soda
- 1 large Egg (beaten)
- Coarse Salt
- 6 Tablespoons Butter (melted)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together yeast and warm water. Let start to work and activate for 10 minutes. Stir in honey.
- In a large mixing bowl, add flour and salt. Stir in activated yeast mixture. Using a dough hook, knead for about 5-6 minutes.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours. After it has doubled in size, punch the dough and let rise again for 45 minutes.
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Pour 6 cups of water into the 12-inch skillet and add baking soda. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Roll each piece into a 20 to 24-inch long rope. Cut into bite-size pieces.
- Using a slotted spoon, gently place the pretzels into the boiling water for 45 seconds. Remove the pretzels with a slotted spoon and drain well. Place onto the Silpat or parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, beat egg to make an egg wash. Brush egg wash over pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the pretzels are golden brown. Generously brush with melted butter on all sides.
- If making cinnamon-sugar pretzels, roll the pretzel bites into the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Notes
- Ensure the water is not too hot when activating the yeast to avoid killing it.
- For a sweeter twist, consider adding cinnamon sugar after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg