Homemade Pretzels

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Suzanne McKinley

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Feb. 11, 2022

These pretzels are crisp on the outside and chewy inside. They rival many of the hot pretzels found in stores.—Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia

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Homemade Pretzels

Yield:20 pretzels
Prep:25 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • Coarse salt
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add flour and salt; stir to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 4-5 times. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes.
  2. Punch dough down and divide into 20 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 15-in. long strip; twist into a pretzel shape. Combine baking soda and cold water; brush over pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
  3. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
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