Easy Soft Pretzel

Name: Easy Soft Pretzel
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour; 2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup warm water (120° to 130°); 1 tablespoon softened butter or vegetable oil; TOPPING:; 3 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; Kosher salt; Coarse sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted, optional; Cinnamon-sugar

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Total Time

Prep: 45 min. + rising Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 13, 2022

These pretzels can be made salty or sweet; your choice.—Taste of Home Cooking School

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Ingredients

3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
1 tablespoon softened butter or vegetable oil
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
Kosher salt
Coarse sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted, optional
Cinnamon-sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, water and butter; beat until smooth (mixture will be slightly sticky). Sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons water if dough is dry. Cover and let rest in a warm place 30 minutes.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly greased surface; divide into six pieces. Roll each piece into a 24-in. rope. For topping, combine water, sugar and baking soda in a shallow bowl. Shape each rope into a pretzel and dip into the baking solution. Sprinkle pretzels with coarse salt or coarse sugar.
Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Dip in cinnamon-sugar, if desired. Serve warm.

Easy Soft Pretzel

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