# Baked Soft Pretzels

Baked Soft Pretzels are soft and chewy on the inside with the perfect salty golden exterior.

- Servings: 12 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups hot water
- 0.25 cup baking soda
- coarse salt for topping
- cheese dip for serving

## Instructions

1. In a stand mixer, add 1 cup warm water and 2 teaspoons active dry yeast.
2. Allow the yeast to proof and become bubbly for about 5 minutes.
3. With the dough hook attached, mix in ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3 cups all-purpose flour one cup at a time.
4. If the dough is too dry, add in 1 additional tablespoon of water.
5. Remove the dough from the bowl and knead it into a ball.
6. Place the dough into a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil on top.
7. Cover the bowl with a towel and allow the dough to rise until doubled in size.
8. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
9. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces.
10. Roll each piece into a long rope and then twist it into a pretzel shape.
11. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
12. Add 2 cups hot water and ¼ cup baking soda together in a medium-sized bowl.
13. Dip each pretzel into the water mixture and place them onto the baking sheets.
14. Sprinkle the top with coarse salt for topping.
15. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
16. Serve with homemade cheese sauce on the side.

## Equipment

- stand mixer
- dough hook
- large bowl
- towel
- parchment paper
- baking sheets
- medium-sized bowl

## Tips

- If the dough is too dry, add 1 additional tablespoon of water.
- If you skip the baking soda bath, set your oven to broil for the last 5 minutes of your bake time or use an egg wash of one beaten egg instead.
- For dessert pretzels, omit salt and brush with butter and cinnamon sugar after baking.
- Add pepperoni in the last few minutes of baking for a pepperoni pretzel.
- To store baked pretzels at room temperature, cover with a dish towel and keep in a storage container for up to 2 days.
- To refrigerate baked pretzels, store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- To freeze baked pretzels, freeze for up to 1 month.
- To reheat baked pretzels, wet them slightly and heat in oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes or microwave for a few seconds at a time.
- To refrigerate pretzel dough, store in an airtight container for up to one day.
- To freeze pretzel dough, freeze for up to 3 months.
- To thaw frozen dough, place in the refrigerator overnight.
- After thawing frozen dough, allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes before continuing with the recipe.

## Source

- Original video: https://therecipecritic.com/pretzel-recipe/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/936be847-977c-4c3d-b851-9b3b21fa53bb
- Extracted: 2025-12-09

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