Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- â…“ cup baking soda
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
- Optional: melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and yeast in a mixing bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix in the flour and salt in a large bowl until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and pliable.
- Boil water mixed with baking soda, then drop pretzel shapes into the boiling water for 30 seconds each.
- Place boiled pretzels on a baking sheet, sprinkle with coarse sea salt, and bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve with mustard, cheese sauce, or sweet cinnamon glaze.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For freezing, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil for up to 3 months.
- Can be prepped ahead of time by refrigerating the dough overnight.
- For a different texture, baking powder can be used instead of baking soda.
- The ingredients are plant-based, making it vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg