Simple and Fast Pretzel Recipe
Making pretzels at home is easier than you think!
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Servings: 12 STICKS
Calories: 143kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ tbsp salt
- 2 ¾ - 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Unsalted butter for greasing
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water
- Flaky salt
- Yellow mustard for serving
Instructions
- Place the brown sugar and warm water into a large bowl and mix until the sugar dissolves. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let stand until foamy, about 5 mins.
- Using a fork, stir in the oil, one tbsp of salt, and 1 ½ cups of flour.
- Mix in the remaining flour, transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth. If the dough is too sticky, gradually add more flour until silky smooth.
- Place the dough into a large, greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a draft-free place and at room temperature until doubled in size, about 45 mins to 1 hour.
- Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper and grease the parchment paper. You can also use silpat mats.
- Punch the dough down, turn it onto a floured surface, cut it into 12 pieces and roll each piece into 9-inch sticks about ½-inch thick. Place the sticks on the baking sheets and let rise, uncovered, for 25 mins.
- Preheat the oven to 450 F and place the oven rack in the center of the oven.
- Place a cooling rack on a third baking sheet.
- Pour two quarts of water into a large, high-sided skillet and stir in the baking soda. Bring to a simmer and place 6 sticks into the water for 30 seconds. Transfer them to the rack to drain them. Repeat with the remaining 6 sticks.
- Place the dry sticks on the baking sheets with the greased parchment paper ( 6 on each sheet), brush them with egg wash, and sprinkle flaky salt over them. Bake them for 8 to 10 minutes or until brown. Serve with yellow mustard.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g