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Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe

Irresistibly Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe with Cheese Dip

This Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe yields warm, buttery, and chewy pretzels, perfect for snacks or parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Rising Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 24 minutes
Servings: 8 pretzels
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzels
  • 1.5 cups warm water (110-115°F) Activates the yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Feeds the yeast
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Balances flavors
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast For rise
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour Forms structure
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter Enhances flavor
  • 0.67 cups baking soda Creates chewy crust
  • 1 whole egg yolk For egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon water For egg wash
  • to taste pretzel salt For topping
  • optional butter For brushing before serving
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons flour Thickens the dip
  • 1 cup milk Forms base for dip
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Provides flavor
  • 0.5 cup Velveeta cheese sauce For creaminess
  • to taste Salsa Verde Adds zest
  • to taste salt Enhances flavor

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Dough Hook
  • large pot
  • Slotted Spatula
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and kosher salt. Sprinkle active dry yeast on top and let it foam for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add all-purpose flour and melted butter. Mix with a dough hook until combined, then knead for 4-5 minutes until elastic.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 50-55 minutes until doubled in size.
Cooking
  1. Boil 10 cups of water and baking soda in a large pot. Shape the risen dough into pretzels.
  2. Boil shaped pretzels for about 30 seconds each and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  3. Prepare egg wash by whisking egg yolk and water, then brush over pretzels and sprinkle with pretzel salt.
  4. Preheat oven to 450°F and bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
  5. While pretzels bake, melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in flour. Gradually add milk and stir in cheddar cheese and salsa verde until creamy.
  6. Remove baked pretzels, allow to cool slightly, and brush with melted butter before serving with cheese dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pretzelCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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