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Soft Pretzels

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I’ll be honest — soft pretzels are a guilty pleasure of mine. I have very fond memories of going shopping with my family and being rewarded at the end with a hot pretzel and lemonade. I also like getting the pretzel rolls to make mini-sandwiches with, but they’re a bit hard to find nearby me.

Making pretzels seemed daunting to me. They’re like bread and bagels mixed together, some mystery that makes them magically chewy yet snappy and soft.

It turns out that they’re not that hard to make! I was inspired by my Secret Recipe Club partner for this month, Nicole from Collie’s Kitchen. Nicole is a half-country/half-city girl that is a full-time college student and mother. I can’t even imagine how she does everything, including making these great soft pretzels!

I didn’t have milk powder or a bread machine, so I had to use a little improvisation with these pretzels. These turned out way better than I expected and I imagine that there will be more pretzels in my future (gotta use up that bread flour!). We might even make these pretzels a Memorial Day tradition; they taste great when smooshed around a local sausage, coleslaw, and grilled onions.

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Soft Pretzels Recipe

By nicole Published: May 26, 2014

  • Yield: 6 pretzels
  • Prep: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins

I'll be honest -- soft pretzels are a guilty pleasure of mine. I have very fond memories of going shopping with my family and …

Ingredients

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • ½ tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon active yeast
  • 1 cup water lukewarm
  • ¾ tablespoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 large eggs
  • toppings salt, poppy seeds, sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together sugar, butter, yeast, water and half the flour. Add the salt and remaining flour and stir until mixture comes together. Using the dough hook, knead for 8 minutes until smooth.
  2. Let the dough rest for a few minutes, then form your dough into whatever shape you want (buns, rolls, traditional pretzels).
  3. Transfer the dough shapes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silpat, leaving a little room to rise. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then move to the fridge until you're ready to bake.
  4. Heat oven to 425℉.
  5. Bring the 4 cups of water to a boil. Add baking soda gradually and stir until dissolved.
  6. Turn the heat off and start poaching your pretzels, 1 minute on each side.
  7. Transfer pretzels to baking sheet and, if desired, make decorative cuts.
  8. Brush with a an egg diluted with a teaspoon of water and sprinkle with toppings of choice (salt, sesame, poppy, etc).
  9. Bake for 14-16 minutes until dark in color, rotating half-way through.
  10. If not eating immediately, pop in the freezer. These do not sit well overnight at room temperature.
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    1. Melissa says

      May 26, 2014 at 10:21 AM

      Homemade soft pretzels are the best, as a snack or as a roll. Awesome pick this month 🙂
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    2. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      May 26, 2014 at 11:50 AM

      Your bread looks PERFECT! And your fingernails…also perfect! Great SRC pick!
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      • nicole says

        May 29, 2014 at 3:49 PM

        Thanks, had to get that “Memorial Day” flare in!

        Reply
    3. Kelsey @ K&K Test Kitchen says

      May 26, 2014 at 12:36 PM

      I love pretzels and am practically drooling over the thought of that sausage sandwich in a pretzel bun! Yum! Great pick for SRC!
      Kelsey @ K&K Test Kitchen recently posted..Secret Recipe Club: Quinoa Breakfast CookiesMy Profile

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      • nicole says

        May 29, 2014 at 3:50 PM

        Kelsey, I’ve had sandwiches on the rolls/knots since and they are still SO good! Breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches. They are all so tasty!

        Reply
    4. sallybr says

      May 26, 2014 at 2:17 PM

      The pretzels are in a tight competition with your nail polish to win my heart! Love them both…

      I know I commented on soft pretzels before – maybe even in some SRC post, but it’s true: I’ve had them in my list of things to do SOON for the longest time. I will never forget the first time I had them. I was 26 years old, first time away from Brazil, enjoying them near the Golden Gate in San Francisco. WOW… talk about memories!
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      • nicole says

        May 29, 2014 at 3:53 PM

        Thanks for stopping by Sally! you painted a great picture for me. I’ll have to eat a pretzel when I go to San Francisco next for you!

        Reply
    5. Sarah E says

      May 26, 2014 at 2:20 PM

      Homemade soft pretzels are the bomb dot com! I love them. I’ve always wanted to do it homemade for burgers, but always forget that I know how to LOL Great pick for reveal day 🙂
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    6. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says

      May 26, 2014 at 2:39 PM

      I can’t wait to try these!!
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    7. Tara says

      May 26, 2014 at 6:33 PM

      Pretzels are a favorite of mine. Love the different shapes you made!
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    8. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

      May 26, 2014 at 7:18 PM

      What gorgeous color (and love the glitter nails). Happy reveal day!
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    9. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says

      May 26, 2014 at 10:04 PM

      Yes yes yes!! Sausages are the BEST when sandwiched on pretzel buns! Love that you tried all different shapes and sizes! 🙂
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    10. avril says

      May 26, 2014 at 10:49 PM

      I just love how you made different (beautiful) shapes with your pretzels! Your sandwich looks mighty yummy too!! Happy Reveal Day!
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    11. JJ - 84thand3rd says

      May 27, 2014 at 1:41 AM

      I haven’t made pretzels in years – they would be great as rolls! Lovely choice for SRC
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    12. Rebekah @ Making Miracles says

      May 27, 2014 at 10:08 AM

      Yummm – I want a pretzel bun right now! I have some chicken sausages at home that belong inside of one… mmmm…. 🙂
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    13. Mary Kay @ Homemade Cravings says

      May 27, 2014 at 6:07 PM

      Oh how I love soft pretzels! Great Pick!
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    14. Couscous & Consciousness says

      May 29, 2014 at 6:25 AM

      Ok, that does it … I love pretzels, but you can’t buy them in my part of the world, and I’ve always been a bit nervous about making them – you just made this seem very achievable and they look fantastic.
      Sue
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    15. suzanne says

      May 31, 2014 at 4:28 PM

      they look great but how long do you poach them?

      Reply
      • nicole says

        June 1, 2014 at 3:05 PM

        Hi Suzanne,

        You poach them for about 1 minute on each side.

        Reply
    16. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says

      June 3, 2014 at 9:13 AM

      ooo a pretzel egg sandwich…. good idea! yum

      Great SRC pick

      Reply

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