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Soft Pretzels Recipe

Delicious homemade soft pretzels, perfect for snacking.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: German
Servings: 8 pretzels
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Pretzel Dough

  • 1 packet Active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ cups Warm water
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ cup Baking soda
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • to taste Coarse salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. 4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and shape into a pretzel.
  6. 6. In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil. Carefully dip each pretzel into the boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. 7. Brush each pretzel with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  8. 8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

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