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Home » Recipe Index » Bread: Yeast Bread » Soft Pretzels

Soft Pretzels

February 18, 2019 by Kara Cook 18 Comments

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Easy Soft Pretzels . . . so simple to make, and absolutely soft and delicious. A perfect recipe for beginning bakers!

These pretzels are great on their own, but we also love serving them with Ham Potato Chowder, Smoky Corn Cheddar, and Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup. Yum!

easy soft pretzels in a white bowl

 

I got this recipe for soft pretzels way back in Jr. High in a Home Ec class. So if a bunch of hormonally charged, clumsy, less than attentive 14 year-olds can make them, so can you. Promise. If you have never made bread before, this is a great recipe to start with.

They are heavenly with soup and other main dishes, but they also make great after school snacks. They are soft and yummy and slightly chewy. We like them even better than the soft pretzels at the mall. Give them a try!

soft pretzels on a white tray

 

How to make Easy Soft Pretzels

Ingredients:

  • water
  • instant yeast
  • milk
  • salt
  • sugar
  • flour

Combine yeast and water in a large mixing bowl. Add milk, salt, and sugar. Stir in flour to make a stiff dough. Knead on floured counter a few times. Let dough rest for about 5 minutes.

Roll into ropes and form into pretzel shapes. Place on lightly greased or silpat lined baking sheets. Brush with milk and sprinkle with salt if desired.

uncooked soft pretzels on a cookie sheet

Bake at 400° for about 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned.

*For traditional pretzels, I sprinkle them with coarse salt. But most often, I just leave them plain because my boys love eating them with butter and homemade jam.

close up of homemade soft pretzel

 

It takes a little bit of practice to get smooth, perfectly shaped pretzels. But usually I let my kids help and we get all kinds of shapes. They love to make their initials. You can even just make twists. No matter how they look, they will taste fantastic, so don’t give up!

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Yield: 10 pretzels

Soft Pretzels

Easiest ever soft pretzel recipe

Quick and easy recipe for homemade soft pretzels.

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 Tbsp yeast (I use SAF)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 4 cups flour

Instructions

  1. Combine yeast and water in a large mixing bowl. Add milk, salt, and sugar. Stir in flour to make a stiff dough. (Unlike most bread recipes, you want plenty of flour. That makes the pretzels chewier.) Knead on floured counter a few times. Let dough sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. Roll into ropes and form into pretzels. Place on lightly greased or silpat lined baking sheets. Brush with milk and sprinkle with salt if desired.
  3. Bake at 400° for about 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned.

Notes

-We have tried sprinkling the tops with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, garlic salt and Parmesan, and cinnamon/sugar. Most of the time I just leave them plain-and they are still heavenly!

-Sometimes I replace some of the white flour with freshly ground whole wheat flour and it works wonderfully and is more healthy.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 212Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 364mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 7g
© Kara
Category: Bread: Yeast Bread
-Originally published 11/17/2008, updated 2/2019.


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Comments

  1. Sara

    March 27, 2020 at 5:54 am

    I’d love to make these but please can you tell me can I use dried yeast instead and if so how much do I use? Thanks

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      April 15, 2020 at 11:21 pm

      You can use the same amount of dried yeast, but you need to make sure it is fully dissolved in the warm water. You may also need to let the dough sit for more than 5 minutes before forming your pretzels.

      Reply
  2. Sara

    March 27, 2020 at 5:52 am

    I’d love to make these with my children but please tell me can I use dried yeast instead and if so how much do I use? Thanks

    Reply
  3. Steve and Tamára

    December 13, 2019 at 10:21 pm

    Fabulous recipe, Better than store Bought…!!! Thank you…!!!

    Reply
  4. Sheri

    November 22, 2019 at 11:17 pm

    These look AMAZING! Can these be made gluten free?

    Reply
  5. Angel

    February 24, 2019 at 10:22 pm

    Thank you. This is the recipe I used in middle school home Ec class as well. Just the one I’ve been looking for!

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      March 13, 2019 at 11:54 am

      So glad you found it! I wonder how many home Ec teachers use it. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Shawnie

    July 20, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    ????????????LOVE THESE SO MUCH!!!????????????

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      March 13, 2019 at 11:54 am

      I am so happy to hear that Shawnie! We sure love them at our house!

      Reply
  7. Patty Nardi

    December 4, 2016 at 10:37 pm

    We have dairy allergy problems. Can I use coconut milk instead?

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      July 21, 2018 at 7:59 am

      Yes, I think coconut milk should work just fine.

      Reply
  8. Sarah

    September 4, 2016 at 7:14 am

    Well, these were absolutely fantastic! Thanks!!

    Reply
  9. Ella Daniels

    July 9, 2016 at 8:54 am

    I was looking at your soft pretzel recipe and it didn’t specify whether the flour was all-purpose or self-rising. Can you clear that up for me please. I assumed it is self-rising, but you know what they say about assuming. LOL. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      July 21, 2018 at 8:00 am

      I use all purpose flour in all of my recipes unless otherwise specified. You never need to use self rising flour in yeast breads, because the yeast is what causes the dough to rise. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  10. Donna E

    December 1, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    I will have to try these too. They look really good. I still have some recipes in my handwriting from junior high home ec class! That was about 45 years ago for me! (I can’t believe it’s that long ago either.) 😀

    Reply

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