Homemade Soft Pretzels

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Pour 1 ¼ cups warm water into a medium bowl. Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Mix flour, ½ cup sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center; add yeast mixture and oil. Mix well and form into a dough. If mixture is dry, add one or two more tablespoons of water.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Knead dough until smooth, about 7 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pour 4 cups hot water into a large bowl. Stir in baking soda until dissolved; set aside.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and twist into a pretzel shape.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Once all of the dough is shaped, dip each pretzel into the baking soda-hot water solution and place on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with kosher salt.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 8 minutes.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)

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