Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup very warm water
- 2–1/4 tsp yeast
- 1 Tbsp sugar (brown or white)
- 1 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 2–1/2 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, whisked together with 1 Tbsp water
- Everything bagel seasoning or coarse sea salt
- 3 Tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- In a large mixer bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let activate for 3-5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Mix on low speed for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add remaining flour until the dough pulls away from the edges and is soft but not sticky.
- Knead for 2-3 minutes, then cover and let rise in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
- Dump the dough onto a surface, form into a ball, and divide into 8 equal parts.
- Roll each piece into a rope about 24 inches long and shape into a pretzel.
- Add baking soda to the boiling water, and boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then remove and place on the baking sheets.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with seasoning or salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter after baking.
- Cool on a rack for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour and olive oil instead of butter. Serve warm with dips like Greek yogurt or hummus for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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