Description
Indulge in the warm, buttery bliss of homemade soft pretzels with our Soft Pretzel Recipe (Annies Pretzels Copycat). This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into delicious, chewy pretzels that are perfect for snacking or entertaining. Whether you’re hosting a game night or enjoying a cozy movie marathon, these pretzels will bring the delightful mall treat experience right into your kitchen. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauces—like cheesy goodness or tangy mustard—and watch as they become the star of your snack table. Get ready to impress family and friends with this irresistible homemade twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp dry active yeast
- 410 grams bread flour (2 1/2 cups plus 3 Tbsp)
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- For the bath: 2 cups warm water and 2 tbsp baking soda
- For serving: 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter and coarse pretzel salt
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and water in a bowl, sprinkle yeast over top, and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add yeast mixture and melted butter; mix until combined.
- Knead dough (5 minutes in stand mixer or by hand) until smooth. Let rise covered in a warm place for about 30 minutes until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Punch down risen dough and divide into six pieces. Roll each into a long rope (24 inches) and twist into pretzel shape.
- In a pot, simmer warm water; stir in baking soda carefully. Dip each pretzel into the bath for 30 seconds, then place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for about 8 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg