Description
Auntie Anne’s Copycat Soft Pretzel Nuggets are a delightful homemade treat that brings the magic of mall snacks right into your kitchen. Bursting with warm, buttery flavor and boasting a perfectly chewy texture, these bite-sized pretzels are perfect for parties, after-school snacks, or cozy movie nights. In just a short time, you can whip up a batch that will impress family and friends. Serve them plain or with an array of delicious dips like cheese sauce, mustard, or even chocolate for a sweet twist. The joy of creating this classic snack at home makes it all the more satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 4 cups flour
- ¼ cup baking soda (for baking solution)
- 1 tbsp pretzel salt (for topping)
- ½ cup melted butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast, sugar, and salt in warm water.
- Stir in flour until fully combined; knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl for one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll the risen dough into ropes and cut into nugget-sized pieces.
- Dip each nugget in a baking soda solution before placing on a greased baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with pretzel salt and bake for about 7-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter immediately after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pretzel nuggets (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg