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Soft Pretzels

Soft Pretzels that are homeade and so easy to make. Learn how to make soft pretzels while proofing your dough in the Instant Pot. Give this easy soft pretzels recipe a try for a tasty pretzel recipe to enjoy.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 24 Pretzels
Calories 61kcal
Author Kelsey

Ingredients

  • 1 package yeast active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon coarse salt

Instructions

  • Start by adding your yeast in a bowl with warm water that is 105 degrees. Add in your sugar as well. Let the yeast sit for 5 minutes to wait for it to bubble up.
  • Once the yeast is activated (bubbles up) you will add in your flour and salt. You can hand stir or use a stand mixer with the hook attachment. You will want to knead the dough for 3-5 minutes on the stand mixer setting of medium.
  • Now you can move your pretzel dough to a greased bowl and cover to rise for one hour. Or turn your Instant Pot to low on the yogurt setting and place your dough inside. Cover with a glass lid for 30 minutes.
  • Once your dough has risen from whatever method you chose, you will turn down the dough and roll out on a floured surface.
  • Cut your dough into long logs, and make even strips.
  • You want to roll your dough into thin strips and then twist the strips to make a knot and set aside. Repeat till all your knots are done.
  • Now turn the oven on to 400 degrees to preheat the oven.
  • Now you will want to bring a pot of water to a boil, and add in the baking soda. You will heat until baking soda is dissolved. Then remove from the heat.
  • Now you will dip each of your pretzels in the hot water (in and out), and then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Move all your dipped pretzels to a baking sheet that has parchment paper. Now spread some melted butter on each of the pretzels. Then top with the coarse salt.
  • Bake in your preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until your pretzels are golden brown.

Notes

Make sure to allow time for your yeast to activate. If your yeast is not activated, it won't allow your bread dough to rise.
Coarse salt is going to give you that classic salt texture you want on the pretzels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 681mg