Description
These Easy 30-Minute Homemade Soft Pretzels are fluffy, golden, and irresistible! Made with simple pantry staples, this quick recipe is perfect for when pretzel cravings strike. No long rise times or complicated steps—just warm, chewy, buttery pretzels in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110–115°F)
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Optional Add-Ons:
- Garlic powder
- Cheese powder
- Dried herbs (rosemary, parsley)
Instructions
- Mix the base: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine yeast, warm water, honey (or sugar), and salt. Stir gently to dissolve.
- Add flour: Gradually stir in flour. Mix on low speed until dough is smooth and pulls away from the bowl (1–2 minutes). Dough should be soft but not sticky.
- Preheat oven: Heat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Shape pretzels: Divide dough into golf-ball sized portions. Roll and twist into pretzel shapes (or fun designs like hearts or letters).
- Prepare baking sheets: Line two sheets with parchment paper or lightly oil them. Place shaped pretzels on the sheets.
- Egg wash: Whisk egg with a splash of water. Brush over each pretzel for a golden finish.
- Sprinkle salt: Add kosher or sea salt to taste.
- Bake: Bake for 13–15 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool: Transfer pretzels to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Flour swap: Use gluten-free all-purpose blend if needed.
- Sweetener swap: Maple syrup works for a vegan-friendly version.
- Egg wash alternative: Brush with water + oil for an egg-free option.
- Serving idea: Serve warm with mustard, cheese dip, or cinnamon sugar butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Bread
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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