Soft Baked Pretzels
Baking & Bread

Soft Baked Pretzels

★★★★½ (4.8)

Deep mahogany, chewy-crusted pretzels with a soft warm interior, just like the mall food court but made in your own kitchen. A quick baking soda bath before baking is the secret to that iconic pretzel flavor and color.

75 min Prep
15 min Cook
90 min Total
8 pretzels Servings
  • Authentic deep brown color and chewy crust from a real baking soda bath
  • Soft, warm interior just like a fresh mall pretzel
  • Great plain, with mustard, or dipped in cheese sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (110F)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • +8 more ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs
  1. In a large bowl, stir the warm water, sugar, and yeast together. Let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy on top, confirming the yeast is active.

Continue simmering until the sauce reduces and coats the back of a spoon.

Rest the dish for five minutes before serving with your favorite side.

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