Easy 30 Minute Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe
These easy homemade soft pretzels can be made in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick and delicious snack or appetizer. The pretzels are soft, chewy, and sprinkled with salt for the perfect savory treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 pretzels 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1½ cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4 cups flour
Additional:
- 1 egg (for wash)
- Salt for sprinkling (kosher or sea salt)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine yeast, water, honey, and salt.
- Mix Dough: Stir in flour until the dough cleans the sides of the bowl. The dough should be smooth and non-sticky.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Shape Pretzels: Divide the dough, shape into desired forms, and place on lined/greased sheets.
- Egg Wash: Mix egg with water, brush over dough, and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake: Bake at 425°F for 13-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- You can get creative with shapes and toppings for the pretzels.
- Make sure the dough is not too sticky to work with.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: Homemade Soft Pretzels, Quick Snack Recipe, Easy Pretzel Recipe, Savory Pretzels
