Easy 30 Minute Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe
Enjoy delicious homemade soft pretzels with this easy and quick recipe that only takes 30 minutes to make. These pretzels are soft, chewy, and perfect for snacking or as a fun treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1½ cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4 cups flour
For finishing:
- 1 egg (for wash)
- Salt for sprinkling (kosher or sea salt)
Instructions
- Combine yeast, water, honey, and salt: In the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Stir in flour: Mix until the dough cleans the sides of the bowl (1-2 minutes).
- Preheat the oven: To 425 degrees.
- Shape the dough: Into desired shapes and place on lined or greased cookie sheets.
- Brush with egg wash: Mix the egg with water and brush over the dough, then sprinkle with salt.
- Bake: For 13-15 minutes at 425 degrees until golden brown.
- Cool: On a wire rack before enjoying.
Notes
- You can get creative with shaping the pretzels – try making letters, hearts, or animals!
- For best results, use kosher salt for sprinkling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 16mg
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